Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 pcs hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower kernels
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the salad and dressing ingredients so you’re ready to prepare the salad efficiently.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Components: In a large mixing bowl, place the chopped hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced cucumbers, chopped green bell peppers, minced red onion, roasted sunflower kernels, and sliced pepperoncini peppers. Season with salt and black pepper for balanced flavor.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients, making sure to evenly coat all components by tossing gently but thoroughly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add additional seasoning or dressing as preferred to suit your flavor preference.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately for a fresh crunch or chill it briefly in the refrigerator for a cold, refreshing meal.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be chilled for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Hard-boiled eggs can be prepared in advance to save time.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the dressing.
- Roasted sunflower kernels add a nice crunch, but you can substitute with toasted nuts if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
