Spicy ginger cucumber, pepper, and chickpea salad is my take on the viral salad that is sweet, crunchy, spicy, and full of flavor. It works great as a snack, side dish, salad topper, or light lunch.

This cucumber and pepper salad with viral on Tiktok. I was immediately obsessed and then made my own version with a few tweaks to make it even more filling and delicious. This spicy ginger cucumber, pepper, and chickpea salad is perfect for a snack, light lunch, healthy side dish, or a salad topper. This salad is healthy and easy to make with just six simple ingredients that are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and plant-based.

You will love Spicy Ginger Cucumber, Pepper, and Chickpea Salad because:

Spicy ginger cucumber, pepper, and chickpea salad takes less than 10 minutes to make
The perfect quick and healthy side dish, salad, snack, salad topper, or light lunch
Easy to prep and stores well in the fridge
Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and tangy!
This salad is hydrating and full of nourishing colors, fiber, and plant-based protein
A healthy gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, plant-based recipe

Spicy Ginger Cucumber, Pepper, and Chickpea Salad is made with:

Persian or English cucumbers: Persian and English cucumbers are crunchier and less watery than traditional cucumbers
Bell peppers: use red or orange bell peppers or mini sweet peppers
Chickpeas: one can of drained and rinsed chickpeas for plant-based protein and extra fiber
Ginger dressing: use your favorite ginger dressing I used this one
Chili Crunch: a favorite way to spice up any meal. Use as little or as much as you want to add some heat to this recipe. I used this chili crunch but you can use any brand.
Everything but the bagel seasoning: Adds a savory crunch to the recipe, you can buy it at most stores including Trader Joe’s

Recipe Tips:

I like Persian or English cucumbers in this recipe but any cucumber will work
You don’t have to peel Persian or English cucumbers as they both have thinner skin, however, I prefer my cucumbers peeled, but either way works
You can use bell peppers (red and orange, or yellow but not green) or mini-sweet peppers
Feel free to make your own homemade ginger dressing or buy your favorite store-bought
Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days
I love to enjoy this salad with a side of rice and a protein of choice such as chicken or salmon

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Spicy Ginger Cucumber, Pepper, and Chickpea Salad

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Course Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients

6 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
2 Bell peppers (red or orange) or about 16-20 mini sweet peppers
1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/3 cup Ginger dressing
2 tbsp Chili Oil Crunch (or to taste)
2 tbsp Everything but the bagel seasoning (or to taste)

Instructions

Slice cumbers into bite-size pieces (peeling cucumbers is optional to your personal preference)
Chop peppers into bite-size pieces
Drain and rinse and can of chickpeas
Add veggies and chickpeas to a bowl and top with ginger dressing, chili oil crunch, and everything but the bagel seasoning
Mix well and serve as is or enjoy as a side, on top of a salad or with your favorite meal