Best Red Bell Pepper And Cheddar Cheese Salad Recipes

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CHEDDAR AND MACARONI SALAD



Cheddar and Macaroni Salad image

This is a good make-ahead side dish for a summer dinner.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup macaroni
¾ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water, and drain again.
  • Combine pasta with cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish. Chill for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND RED BELL PEPPER STRATA



Cheddar Cheese and Red Bell Pepper Strata image

Categories     Egg     Pepper     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Cheddar     Winter     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 medium-size red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped green onions
5 slices white bread
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper to skillet and sauté until just tender, about 4 minutes. Mix in green onions; sauté 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
  • Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter thinly on bread. Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces. Layer half of bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with half of cheese, then half of bell pepper mixture. Repeat layering with bread, cheese and bell pepper mixture. Beat milk, eggs, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Pour over strata.
  • Bake strata until lightly browned on top and set in center, about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into squares.

EASY RED BELL PEPPER AND FETA SALAD



Easy Red Bell Pepper and Feta Salad image

This delicious summer salad is made with fresh red bell peppers and creamy feta. Great with a slice of crispy bread. You can also use a mix of bell peppers.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 red bell peppers, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine bell peppers, feta cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small lidded jar and shake vigorously to combine. Pour over salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 715.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

BROCCOLI AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pepper     Salad Dressing     Broccoli     Bell Pepper

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 strips bacon (about 5 ounces)
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup seeded and cubed red bell pepper
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup bottled ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, pine nuts, and dried cranberries. Crumble in the bacon and pour in the dressing. Toss well to combine. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN PEAS, RED PEPPERS, AND CHEDDAR



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Pepper     Vegetarian     Salad Dressing     Cheddar     Pea     Vegan

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 to 10 ounces pasta, any short shape (try gemelli or farfalle)
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
1 large red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
1/3 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured
1 large celery stalk, diced
5 or 6 radishes, thinly sliced, or 1/3 cup thinly sliced daikon radish, cut into half circles
1 cup diced vegan Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or dill, or a combination
1/2 cup Salsa and Olive Oil Salad Dressing (page 223), or 1/3 cup vinaigrette, homemade (page 221), or store-bought
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. When the pasta is almost done, add the peas and cook briefly. Drain and rinse until cool, then drain well again.
  • Toss the pasta and peas with the remaining ingredients. Serve at once.
  • menu suggestions
  • I love this with Red and Green Cashew Butter Wraps (page 153).
  • This is also a great companion to veggie burgers with all the fixings-lettuce, tomato, vegan mayonnaise, and mustard-for a carefree meal.
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 17g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5.5g
  • Sodium: 350mg

RED BELL PEPPER AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SALAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Cheese     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Bell Pepper     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 small onion, quartered
3 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large red bell peppers
1 1/2 cups packed grated sharp Tillamook cheddar cheese or other sharp cheddar
Dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place onion and garlic in small baking dish. Drizzle with oil. Bake until soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Cool 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; pat dry. Place all ingredients except chives in processor. Puree until almost smooth. Transfer to bowl. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)

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