Description
The Hot Girl Summer Salad is a crunchy, tangy, and refreshing chopped salad made famous on TikTok, featuring cucumbers, peppers, eggs, and Italian dressing—perfect for a light meal or side during warm weather.
Ingredients
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- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs, dill pickles, and banana peppers to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in shredded parmesan cheese.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use light or fat-free Italian dressing for a lower-calorie option.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it more filling.
- Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adjust vegetable ratios to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg