This chilled, refreshing salad is wonderful on hot days. It has a nice crunch and a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York

Test Kitchen tips
  • The peppers in this recipe aren't terribly hot, but if you're sensitive to spice, you can cut back on them or eliminate them altogether.
  • Feel free to add your favorite cherry tomatoes or other vegetables you may have in your garden.
  • Kirby cucumbers are a good choice in this recipe. The pickled peppers don’t add a lot of heat, but you can cut them back or eliminate them altogether. You can use cherry tomatoes or other favorite vegetables you may have in the garden.