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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad with Edamame, Herbs, and Sesame Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad featuring crisp Persian cucumbers, colorful mini sweet peppers, and protein-rich edamame, tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from avocado oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of maple syrup. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a quick, healthy side or light meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 6 Persian cucumbers, sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 13 mini sweet peppers, sliced into thin rounds (remove any loose seeds) (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups edamame
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili crunch (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, grated

Garnish

  • Everything Bagel Seasoning or additional sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the avocado oil, lite soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, pure maple syrup, freshly grated ginger, and grated garlic until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
  2. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Persian cucumbers, mini sweet peppers, edamame, thinly sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, sesame seeds, and chili crunch if you choose to use it, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Toss Everything Together: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until all the components are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  4. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle extra sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning on top for added texture and flavor. Serve the salad immediately for maximum freshness or refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together better before serving.

Notes

  • To add a little heat, include the optional chili crunch for a spicy kick.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • Substitute maple syrup with honey for a different sweetener option.
  • Edamame can be fresh or thawed frozen edamame beans.
  • For a nut-free option, omit sesame seeds and sesame oil and replace with a neutral oil such as olive or avocado oil.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cucumber-sweet-pepper-salad-with-edamame-herbs-and-sesame-dressing-recipe/