Rainbow Pepper Salad Recipes

HEALTHY EVERYDAY RAINBOW SALAD

Steps:

• To make the salad dressing, blend all ingredients until smooth. If desired, add more water to adjust consistency. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• To assemble the salad, add everything to a bowl and top with the dressing.

RAINBOW VEGGIE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, chop head of lettuce.
• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and diced red onion.
• To make the dressing, combine the red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and whisk together until the dressing is thick.
• Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
• Enjoy!

RAINBOW PEPPER MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

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.

RAINBOW PEPPER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut each pepper half into 9 pieces. Place skin side down in an ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with cheese, olives and, if desired, pepper flakes., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until peppers are crisp-tender and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.

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.

RAINBOW PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Chill for 1 - 3 hours.
• Serve.

RAINBOW BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, the bell peppers, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the peppers just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the couscous, immediately cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.
• Transfer to a platter or large bowl and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

RAINBOW ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the red pepper, mango, cucumber, red onion, garlic, chickpeas, herbs, salt, and several grinds of fresh black pepper.
• Cook the orzo according to the package directions or until al dente. Drain, gently rinse, toss with a little olive oil oil and set aside to cool to room temp before adding to the salad.
• Make the dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, sweet paprika, salt and pepper. Add a few tablespoons of water until it's a drizzle-able consistency.
• Add the orzo, dressing, and arugula to the salad and toss to coat. Season to taste and top with toasted pine nuts.