Best Spicy Tomato And Cherry Pepper Salad Recipes

SPICY TOMATO AND CHERRY PEPPER SALAD

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large, red ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound
1 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped hot cherry peppers, bottled without salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno or serrano chilies
1 tablespoon drained capers, optional (see note)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Cut away and discard tomato cores. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch cubes. There should be about 2 1/2 cups.
Put tomatoes in bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir to blend and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 269 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ISRAELI PEPPER TOMATO SALAD

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"This Israeli salad, which is traditionally eaten at breakfast, lends itself to endless variety...you can add foods like olives, beets or potatoes," says Sandy Long of Lees Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons each minced fresh cilantro, parsley, dill and mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumber, carrot, green onions, jalapeno and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the tomato mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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I created this colorful salad for a 4-H project and took it all the way to the state competition, where I won first place! I'd love to have my own Italian restaurant someday.-Seth Murdoch, Red Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 each large sweet yellow, red and green peppers
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon each minced fresh oregano, rosemary, basil and parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
5 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.