Simple Bell Pepper And Cucumber Snack Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onions in a bowl of cool water and let them soak while you prepare the other ingredients (this removes the harsher bite from the onions, while still giving great flavor).
• Place the chickpeas, parsley, bell peppers, cucumber, and feta in a large serving bowl.
• In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Drain the red onions and add them to the chickpea mixture, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine. If time allows, let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or enjoy immediately.

CUCUMBER AND RED BELL PEPPER RAITA

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Chill, covered, for at least 1 hour.
• Cook's Note: Raitas are yogurt salads that are designed to counter-balance the spiciness of Indian foods.

PICKLED CUCUMBER AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a non-reactive pot over a medium heat stir the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and 3 tablespoons water until the sugar and salt are dissolved and the liquid is clear. Cool the liquid. Mix the cucumber and pepper with the pickling liquid let sit for 30 minutes.

BELL PEPPER AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Wash all vegetables, Peel onion.
• Seed bell peppers and cut into strips.
• Chop onion and cucumber.
• Throw all ingredients into a large bowl and mix.
• Top with your favorite dressing and enjoy!

RED PEPPER AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar with oil in salad bowl and stir in scallions.
• Add red peppers and cucumbers; toss with pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

PEPPER AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the salad ingredients except the avacado and toasted pita bread.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Just before serving add the chopped avacado and toasted pita bread.
• Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

RED PEPPER-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar with oil in salad bowl and stir in scallions. Add red peppers and cucumbers; toss with pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

BELL PEPPERS, CUCUMBER AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the lime juice, red wine vinegar and oils with a fork or whisk until emulsified. Toss in the oregano, mint, red onion, jalapeño, and salt and pepper and whisk again until fully incorporated. Add the chickpeas, and let it all marinate while you prepare the rest of the vegetables. You can also cover and refrigerate the marinating chickpeas for up to one day.
• When ready to serve, add the bell peppers and cucumbers, mix well, and set on the table.

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.

MEXICAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, corn, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red wine vinegar. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Cover, and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.