Mixed Pepper Salad Recipes

SWEET BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• *If using strong onions, slice and soak the onions in 2 tbsp white vinegar and 1/4 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Drain, then use.
• Slice the vegetables and add to a medium - large serving bowl.
• Mix ingredients for the dressing. Make sure to rub the fines herbs between your fingers or rub on your palm to break the up to release their flavor.
• Toss and taste to adjust seasoning. Add the feta cheese and toss gently. Serve cold. NOTE: Tastes better if left to sit in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
• Serves 6 at 4.4g net carbs per serving.
• NOTE: For an easier version, you can use your favorite oil and vinegar salad dressing instead of making your own.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.

CHICKPEA & ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip onto a plate and crush roughly with a fork. Drain the peppers, then roughly chop. Mix the mashed chickpeas and peppers with the remaining ingredients, plus some seasoning.
• Serve in one big bowl, or four small ones so everyone has their own portion.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH FETA, PINE NUTS & BASIL

Steps:

• Set an oven rack in the top position and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes, rotating the pan once, until well charred. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap (so they steam) and let cool until luke warm.
• Peel the skin from the peppers (do not rinse under water) and cut into ¾-inch strips. Place back in the bowl; add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the nuts to a small bowl to stop the cooking process. (Pay close attention: they go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly.)
• Transfer the marinated peppers to a serving dish and top with the feta, olives, toasted pine nuts and remaining tablespoon basil (do not toss). Garnish with whole basil leaves if desired.

MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the mixed vegetables on the stove or in the microwave until crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add kidney beans, celery, onion and green pepper. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, vinegar and cornstarch to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool slightly. Pour over vegetables and toss. Refrigerate.

TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and celery. Mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, and pour over the salad. Gently toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Saute 2 smashed garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, 30 seconds. Add 3 sliced red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers and cook until just warmed through. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lemon, some chopped parsley, and salt and pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN MIXED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Seed the peppers and cut into 2 or 3 large pieces each. Place under the broiler, skin side up, until black blisters form. Remove peppers from oven and immediately place them in either a covered bowl or a paper or plastic bag for about 10 to 15 minutes. After steaming in the bowl or bag the peppers will be easy to peel.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan and add the onion slices. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until softened and translucent. Remove from heat and reserve.
• 3. Remove the peppers from bag or bowl and peel off the skins. Discard the skins and cut the peppers into fairly thin slices.
• 4. Place the peppers, cooked onions and any pan drippings into a bowl. Add the garlic, remaining olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well, cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice.
• 5. Garnish the salad with chopped parsley and serve as an appetizer or to accompany cold meats.

MEDITERRANEAN MIXED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Broil the pepper halves for about 5 minutes, until the skin has blistered and blackened.
• Pop them into a plastic bag, seal and leave for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for about 5-6 minutes, until softened and translucent.
• Remove from the heat and reserve.
• Take the peppers out of the bag and peel off the skins.
• Discard the pepper skins and slice each pepper half into fairly thin strips.
• Place the peppers, cooked onions, and any oil from the pan in a bowl.
• Add the crushed garlic, pepper, salt; pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, add a generous squeeze of lemon juice and season to taste.
• Mix well, cover and marinate for 2-3 hours, stirring the mixture once or twice.
• Just before serving, garnish the pepper salad with chopped fresh parsley.

MIXED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Place peppers on a broiler pan and place under the broiler, turning occasionally, until the skins become blackened (about 15-25 minutes).
• Remove from the oven and place in a paper bag or cover with foil until cool enough to handle.
• Using a sharp knife, peel off and dispose of the charred skins.
• Core and seed the peppers.
• Cut each pepper into 8-10 long strip; place in a bowl.
• In a small bowl stir together the oil and garlic.
• Seed and stem the pepperocinis, slice into thin rounds and stir into the oil.
• Pour oil mixture over the peppers, toss, cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Refreshing with grilled or broiled meats.

SUMMER PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, feta cheese, and olive oil. Chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.