Tri Pepper Salad Food

TRI-PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, orange pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper and cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

THREE PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Core and seed the peppers and slice them. Add them to a large bowl.
• Slice the onion and add them to the bowl along with parsley.
• Add the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, toss with feta cheese and serve.

TRI COLORED PEPPER SALAD W/ VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil.
• Removed seeds and ribs from the pepper.
• Cut peppers into stips about 1/2 inch thick.
• Place peppers in boiling water and blanch for 4 minutes.
• Drain peppers from water and place into an ice water bath to chill quickly and stop the cooking process.
• Prepare dressing:.
• In a processor blend mustard, seasonings and sugar.
• Start blending on slow speed.
• Stream in oil about 1/4 cup at a time alternating with the vinegar until all is used.
• Adjust seasonings if more salt or pper is needed to suit your taste.
• Set aside.
• Layer peppers on a platter alternating the colors.
• Pour dressing over peppers.
• Top with fresh herbs.

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
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NEELYS SWEET HEAT TRI COLOR SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
• For the salad:
• Place first 7 ingredients into a large bowl. Drain and rinse black beans. Place into bowl with vegetables. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle in dressing. Wrap and place in refrigerator 1 hour prior to serving.
• When ready to serve, place salad mix into a large bowl. Add vegetables to the salad bowl and top with shredded cheese.

TRI-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo and dressing until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
• Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED TRI-COLOR BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• BROIL the bell pepper halves for about 10 minutes or until the skin is blistered and blackened.
• Place the bell peppers in a clean paper bag, seal bag and allow peppers to "sweat" for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, heat up 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan and sautè the onion.
• Fry for approximately 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
• Remove pan from heat and set aside. Important: *Reserve* olive oil in the pan.
• Next, take the bell peppers out of the paper bag and if cool enough to handle, peel the skins.
• Discard the skins and slice the peppers into thin strips.
• Place the bell peppers, the cooked onions and any remaining olive oil from the pan into a shallow salad bowl.
• Add the crushed garlic and pour on the remaining olive oil.
• Add a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
• Mix ingredients well, cover and marinate 2-3 hours. Stir the mixture once or twice.
• Finally, garnish the pepper salad with fresh chopped Italian parsley.
• Serve at room temperature and with crusty bread.
• Servings are estimated as a salad.

TRI-COLOR PEPPER SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, and feta cheese. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

THREE-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED TRI-COLORED PEPPER & MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Cut peppers into quarters; place in large bowl. Add mushrooms and 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium heat.
• Remove vegetables from dressing; discard dressing. Grill vegetables 8 to 10 min. or until crisp-tender, turning and brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup of the remaining dressing. Slice mushrooms; place in bowl.
• Add peppers and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat.