How to Make TikTok's Viral Cucumber Pepper Salad Recipe

There's just something about a crisp, crunchy salad that's oh so refreshing—especially come summertime! So, when we saw this viral cucumber pepper salad on TikTok (which has been viewed more than 3.7 million times we might add!), we knew it was going to be good. After all, as Ree Drummond says, a "good cucumber salad is just sooooo good!"

Of course, it's not the first time trending TikTok recipes have caught our eye. Remember those viral air fryer Nutella toast pies? Or the ice cream fruit roll-ups that even Alex Drummond tried?! To say that TikTok is a source of fun inspiration in the kitchen would be an understatement! And this popular cucumber pepper salad is no exception.

First of all, it only requires five ingredients! It takes just a few minutes to make! And you can doctor it up depending on your preferences! It's no wonder this salad recipe is taking the internet by storm. It all started when Rachel Kirkconnell (who you might recognize from season 25 of The Bachelor) posted a recipe video on TikTok.

"I have to show you guys my absolute favorite snack or salad. I don't even know what I would call it. I just crave it and I eat it probably every single day," she says.

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The ingredients? Sliced mini cucumbers, sliced mini sweet peppers, ginger salad dressing, chili crunch, and everything bagel seasoning.

To make the crunchy salad, you simply add the cucumber and peppers to a bowl, then "take it up a notch" by adding a good helping of ginger dressing, everything bagel seasoning, and a big spoonful of chili crunch.

Kirkconnell goes on to say that it's salty from the seasoning, sweet from the dressing, and spicy from the chili crunch. Basically, the perfect combination!

If crunchy salads without lettuce, like this one, are right up your alley, well you're not alone. Comments on the video prove the salad is a success and you can even put your own spin on things:

"Love this, I have made it 3 times already. This last time I put avocado in it, delish!!!"
"It was 🔥🔥🔥."
"Perfect just the way it is but I’ve tried it with feta and it's soooo good."

It's safe to say this salad is a quick and easy summer side dish, but you can also turn it into a heartier meal by topping it with grilled chicken or serving it over rice. The bottom line is: this TikTok recipe is worth a try!

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Kara Zauberman is the Senior Editor of Content Strategy at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, lifestyle, news, and more. When she’s not writing and editing, you can find her seeking out new restaurants or cooking for friends and family.