Broccoli And Red Bell Pepper Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Trim broccoli and separate the florets into bite-size pieces.
• Peel the stem and cut it into quarter inch discs.
• Blanch the broccoli by dropping it into a large pot of boiling water for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then dropping it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Drain and dry broccoli.
• Roughly dice the red bell pepper and finely dice the onion.
• In large bowl, combine the broccoli, bell pepper, onion, capers and olives.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), sugar, garlic, marjoram and salt and pepper.
• Toss the dressing with the vegetables and refrigerate in an airtight container.
• Adjust the seasoning if desired after twoenty-four hours.
• Broccoli will lose its bright green color after about three days, but salad should keep for five days.

BROCCOLI AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, pine nuts, and dried cranberries. Crumble in the bacon and pour in the dressing. Toss well to combine. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the red peppers, parsley, salt and pepper. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl; add red pepper mixture and toss to coat.

BROCCOLI WITH SWEET RED PEPPER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Stir garlic into hot oil. Immediately add broccoli, bell pepper, onion and water. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until broccoli is crisp-tender and onion is beginning to brown. Stir in salt.
• Place in serving dish; top with cheese.

SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPER PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling. Add broccoli; cover and heat to boiling. Cook about 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain thoroughly.
• In pie plate, stir together broccoli, onion, bell pepper and cheese. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI WITH SAUTEED RED PEPPER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Cut broccoli spears in half lengthwise; add to broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and shallot in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain broccoli; add broccoli, almonds, lemon-pepper and salt to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.
• Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.
• Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH FETA AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Make the dressing. Mix together the vinegars, salt, garlic, mustard and oil, or use the buttermilk and oil. Set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the broccoli to the boiling water, and cook 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to the ice water, let cool for a few minutes and drain. Dry on paper towels. Toss in a bowl with the red pepper, pine nuts, feta and half the dressing.
• In a wide salad bowl, toss together the endives, herbs and remaining dressing. Top with the broccoli mixture, and serve.