Zucchini And Red Pepper Salad Greece Food

PAN FRIED ZUCCHINI AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium high heat
• 2. add thinly sliced zucchini, pepper strips and onion rings
• 3. fry in hot skillet turning to crisp up the zucchini as you would fried potatoes.
• 4. when vegetables are browned and crisped to your liking, remove from skillet and serve.

GREEN AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the peppers cut-side down on a baking sheet with a lip or a baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn peppers over and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Repeat previous step two more times. Total baking time is 25 minutes.
• Remove tray from oven and cover with a clean dishtowel for 10 minutes. The peppers should be soft and tender and you can easily slip off the skins.
• Cut the green peppers into a 1/4 inch dice. Slice the red pepper halves in half (now they will be quarters) and reserve.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and stir for a minute, then add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the green peppers, lower the heat a bit and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cumin and cayenne and mix well. Cook an additional 6 minutes looking for the mixture to loose some of its moisture.
• Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and whisk.
• To assemble your salad, arrange the red pepper quarters on a serving platter -- a la spokes on a wheel or flower petals. Its fine if the overlap a bit. Drizzle dressing over the red peppers. Spoon the green pepper-tomato mixture into the center -- allowing some to casually spill over.
• Alternately, you can arrange this on single serving platters with 2 red pepper quarters in a V-shape and the green pepper-tomato mixture placed where the two strips join together.
• This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI AND RED PEPPER SALAD (GREECE)

Steps:

• Cut both ends off each small zucchini, then core, seed & thinly slice the red bell pepper.
• Place zucchini & red bell pepper in boiling salted water & cook for 2 minutes, then drain & arrange on serving plate.
• Zest the lemon into long, thin strips/curls (The original recipe calls for blanching the zest for 2 minutes, but I don't.), then juice the lemon.
• Mix oil, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, pepper & sugar.
• Pour over vegetables while they are still warm, then sprinkle with lemon zest & serve.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice the red peppers into strips.
• Pour the oil into a skillet and heat over med-high heat.
• Add zucchini and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and red pepper strips and sauté 1-2 more minutes.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND FETA

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and pepper; slowly pour in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid to transport it to the picnic.
• Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn broiler on high. Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and arrange on a large baking sheet with sides. Broil until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Set aside in a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil. Add pasta; boil using package times, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
• Put vegetables, pasta and remaining ingredients (except dressing) in the bowl or a gallon-sized zipper bag (can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat.

ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel zucchini and chop into 1/2-inch cubes or thin strips about 2 inches long. (If it is fresh and tender, peeling isn't necessary.)
• Chop or slice peppers into strips (according to what you did with the zucchini and onion; make it all similar in shape).
• Stir together zucchini, peppers, and onion.
• In a jar with a tight lid, make dressing by shaking vinegar, oil, and sugar.
• Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently.
• Cover and chill a few hours or overnight.
• Stir before serving with a slotted spoon so that the excess dressing runs off.

ZUCCHINI WITH GREEK YOGURT ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Toss the zucchini noodles with a pinch of salt and let them sit in a strainer over a bowl for 20-30 minutes. Stir them around a few times while they strain. This will bring a lot of the water out.
• While the noodles strain you can make the sauce!
• Throw all the other ingredients, up to the feta in a small food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken up.
• When the noodles are strained, toss them in a pan set on high heat until they are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
• Then, throw in the sauce and and cook until the sauce has warmed through.
• Garnish with fresh basil and feta cheese and DEVOUR!

GRILLED ZUCCHINI, ONIONS, AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut them in half lengthwise and then cut them into quarters.
• Trim, core, and stem the red bell peppers. Cut them into four equal parts from top down.
• Peel the onion and lay it on its side. Cut it inot 1/4 to 1/2 inch circles, being careful to keep the concentric layers in place.
• Place the zucchini, onions, and bell peppers in a shallow baking sheet. Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and drizzle over the vegetables. Sprinkle the chopped garlic, basil, and oregano over the top. Add the Cavendar's Greek Seasoning to taste.
• Place the vegetables on a hot grill with tongs. (If you'd like you can use a grilling basket to keep from losing any of the vegetables through the grill!).
• Cook on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes (or until they are marked) over a medium hot grill. Brush the vegetables with any remaining oil/vinegar mix when you turn them.
• Serve hot or cold!

ROASTED PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI MAKE A SEASONAL FEAST

Steps:

• Serve and enjoy!