By Recipe Team on September 19, 2025
Crisp, colorful and packed with flavor, this shishito pepper salad is the perfect way to enjoy fresh seasonal produce this fall!
With tomatoes and shishito peppers, this salad is mild, crunchy and slightly smoky, while also rich in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and antioxidants. These nutrients help support digestion, strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation and promote heart and eye health.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this is a quick, nutrient-packed option. Enjoy it as a side dish or top it with some grilled chicken for a complete healthy meal.
Ingredients:
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ yellow onion, minced
4 cucumbers, diced
4 – 5 shishito peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped the vegetables
- Mix in lime juice, olive oil and salt, then toss gently to combine
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days
Prep time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Cook time: 0 minutes
Serves: 2 – 4
