Hot Girl Summer Salad

This is THE Hot Girl Summer Salad that went viral on TikTok! And it's easy to see why...it's incredibly satisfying, super flavorful, and deliciously crunchy.

About The Recipe

The original version of this recipe was created by @herdresscode and you can check it out here. And it has 12+ million (!) views for good reason...this salad is GOOD.

Not only is this a healthy recipe that's loaded with fresh ingredients; it's tasty and satisfying too. The hard boiled eggs give this recipe plenty of protein, and all of the chopped veggies add a good variety of nutrients.

You'll want to make this salad your new go-to for a lunch, dinner, or meal prep for this summer and beyond.

Ingredient Notes

• Dressing: I've created my own simple, homemade Zesty Italian Dressing for this recipe but you can use a store bought version (that's what she does in the original TikTok recipe)
• Cucumbers: I've used English/hot house cucumbers but any variety will work
• Bell peppers: use any color
• Pepperoncini: these are usually found in a jar in the condiment aisle of the grocery store. Banana peppers (or even pickles) could be substituted.

Storage

• Leftovers: if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 - 5 days.
• Meal prep: this is a great recipe for meal prep! Make it ahead of time and store it in a single container or individual containers. Double the recipe if you want larger portions.

Hot Girl Summer Salad

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★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

• Author: Megan
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 - 5 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

This is THE Hot Girl Summer Salad that went viral on TikTok! And it's easy to see why...it's incredibly satisfying, super flavorful, and deliciously crunchy.

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Ingredients

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• 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 2 cucumbers, peeled & diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
• ¼ cup roasted sunflower kernels
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Zesty Italian Dressing*: 

• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small bowl or jar and stir to mix.
2. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Start with half of the dressing and add more as desired.
3. Enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 - 5 days.

Notes

• Dressing: you can also use a store bought Zesty Italian Dressing
• Hard boiled eggs: buy these pre-made or hard-boil them yourself using this method.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Salad
• Method: No Bake

Keywords: salad, chopped, hard boiled eggs, summer