Description
Hot Girl Summer Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed and crunchy salad made with cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, pepperoncini, roasted sunflower kernels, and a tangy Italian dressing. It’s quick to prepare, full of flavor, and ideal for a light, satisfying summer meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
Protein
- 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
Dressing & Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower kernels
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Eggs – Chop the cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces. Add all these ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Dressing and Mix-ins – Pour the zesty Italian dressing over the chopped ingredients. Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers and roasted sunflower kernels to the bowl.
- Season and Toss – Sprinkle the garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper over the salad. Toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly combined and coated with the dressing.
- Serve – The salad is ready to serve immediately or can be chilled for enhanced flavor. Enjoy as a light meal or side dish.
Notes
- You can use any color of bell pepper for extra color and variety.
- Adjust the amount or type of dressing based on your taste preferences.
- The listed preparation time does not include boiling the eggs; use pre-cooked eggs for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 569mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 187mg
