Sweet Bell Pepper Salad Recipes

SWEET PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the peppers, onion and lemon zest. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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.

SWEET BELL PEPPER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Toss bell peppers, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
• Let sit until bell peppers are slightly softened, 10-20 minutes. Just before serving, toss herbs and oil with bell pepper mixture.

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.

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.

ROASTED SWEET PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Rub the peppers lightly with olive oil and place on a sheet pan in the oven. Turn the peppers now and then until the skin blisters. Place in an ice bath. When cool, peel the peppers and remove the seeds. Julienne into 1-inch strips. Peel and cut onion into very thin slices. Chop the basil roughly. Place the garlic in a mortar and crush along with the remaining olive oil. Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, add salt, pepper and vinegar and toss gently. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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.

SWEET PEPPER BALSAMIC BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl combine yellow pepper, beans, roasted red peppers and tomatoes.
• In jar with tight-fitting lid combine parsley, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, basil and garlic; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.
• To serve, place leaves of lettuce on individual salad plates and top with bean mixture.

CORN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place red lettuce leaves on plates. Spoon salad onto lettuce. Top with fresh cilantro sprigs and serve.

SIMPLE SWEET RED PEPPER SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic. Wash pepper, remove seeds, Slice and dice red pepper, not too big, not too small.
• Mix with olive oil and vinegar. I like to use immediately.

TUNA SALAD WITH HOT AND SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss the pepper and the chile with the vinegar and a big pinch of salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the celery into 1/4-inch dice.
• Add the celery, tuna with all of its oil and chopped parsley to the peppers. Toss until the tuna flakes into bite-size pieces and everything is well mixed, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.