Pepper Salad Recipe
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Pepper Salad Recipe
Description
The Pepper Salad Recipe assembles sweet and crisp bell peppers sliced into slender segments alongside shredded carrot and thinly sliced onion. Fresh dill and mint add herbal brightness to the mix. The dressing is a simple emulsion of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey, seasoned with salt and black pepper to balance the flavors. The salad is tossed thoroughly and chilled, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to remain crisp. The combination of sweet, tangy, and herbal notes creates a fresh salad that complements a variety of dishes during warmer months or as a colorful side.
The texture balance between crunchy peppers and carrots with tender onion and fresh herbs provides a pleasant contrast. The light dressing enhances without overpowering the vegetables.
Prepared ahead, this salad keeps well refrigerated for several days, although the peppers may soften after a couple of days, so it is best enjoyed within the first two to three days for optimal texture.
Ingredients
- 3 bell pepper any mix of colors
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- ¼ cup onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Set out a large mixing bowl. Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove the seeds, and slice into thin segments 1 ½ - 2 inches long. Place the sliced peppers in the mixing bowl.
- Chop all the remaining veggies and herbs, then add them to the bowl. Toss to mix.
- Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and honey over the salad. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Mix well. Then taste, and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Adjust honey quantity depending on the natural sweetness of your bell peppers; sweeter peppers need less honey.
- This salad can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Expect the bell peppers to soften slightly after 2 to 3 days in storage; consume sooner for crisper texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2043IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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