SERBIAN CUCUMBER-PEPPER SALAD

Serbian Cucumber-Pepper Salad image

Provided by MsBindy

Categories Peppers

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 large romaine lettuce leaves
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
1/4-1/3 cup olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon sweeet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

Place the chopped peppers in a stainless steel bowl and scald them with boiling water for about one minute.
Drain the peppers well and mix in the cucumbers, onions, and parsley.
In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil and all the herbs and spices.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well.
Chill for several hours.
Arrange the romaine on a platter, mound the salad in the center, and garnish with hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 39.5, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.4