Pretty Bell Pepper Party Salad Food

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.

PRETTY BELL PEPPER PARTY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine both heads of lettuce, green onions, bell peppers and cranberries.
• Saute ramen noodles, seasonings from packets, sesame seeds and almonds in 1 stick butter. Stir constantly for 2 minutes over medium-low heat. Watch carefully,.
• do not burn!
• Drain on paper towel. Set aside to cool.
• Dressing: (can make ahead).
• Put in jar and shake very well to mix.
• To serve:.
• Toss salad mixture with noodle mixture.
• Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 12-15.

LIME PARTY SALAD

Steps:

• Melt marshmallows and milk in the top of a double boiler.
• Pour the hot mixture over the lime gelatin.
• Stir until dissolved, then stir in cream cheese.
• Stir until cheese dissolves, then add pineapples.
• Cool; blend in whipping cream and mayonnaise.
• Chill until firm.

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.

COLORFUL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine peppers and tomatoes. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.

BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH DATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Vinaigrette.
• Boil water and dates in small saucepan 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
• Transfer date mixture to blender.
• Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin, and coriander and puree.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be made ahead 1 day. Cover and Refrigerate. Let stand until room temperature to serve).
• Combine black beans, chopped bell peppers, onion, and parsley in large bowl.
• Toss salad with enough vinaigrette to coat.
• (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand until room temperature to serve.).

BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the prepared ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix together to combine flavors.
• Cover; and chill throughly.