Best Tri Colored Pepper Salad W Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

QUICK THREE-PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the peppers and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to directions on the package; drain.
• Cut all peppers in smaller pieces.
• Combine with the drained and cooled down rotini, cooked chicken breast cubes and parsley.
• In a separate bowl, make the vinaigrette with oil, vinegar, zest (and optional chopped capers).
• Mix all together and season to taste.
• Chill covered in fridge for 30 minutes for the flavors to mix.
• Serve on a lettuce leaf.

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-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.