Bell Pepper Salad

Bell Pepper Salad is a vibrant and colorful salad combining the sweetness of the Peppers with an Italian Dressing. An easy side dish, light lunch or a snack that packs a healthy crunch!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Nutritious and Healthy - packed with vitamins and antioxidants, make a tasty change from your usual healthy salads
• Quick and Easy - no cooking required, just chop, slice and toss
• Pepper Season - whether its growing in your garden or you picked up a bag of Bell Peppers at the Farmers Market, this is a fantastic way use in-season vegetables
• Adaptable - with great ideas to add Proteins, Salad Dressing or Vegetables to customize it your way

Ingredients

• Bell Peppers - Red and Yellow taste great together
• White Salad Onion
• Cherry Tomatoes - or Grape Tomatoes
• Italian Salad Dressing - homemade or store-bought

How to Make Bell Pepper Salad

1. Prepare Vegetables - wash Bell Peppers and Tomatoes. Peel Salad Onion and remove seeds from Bell Peppers.
2. Slice Vegetables - cut Bell Peppers into quarters and slice into thin strips. Thinly slice half a White Onion. Add into a Salad Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes.
3. Add Dressing - pour Italian Dressing over the Bell Pepper Salad and mix to combine.
4. Serve - enjoy right away or refrigerate to eat the next day.

Bell Pepper Salad Variations

• Add Meat - sliced Grilled Chicken Breast or top with Grilled Shrimp
• More Protein - add a can of drained Chickpeas or White Beans for a heartier Vegetarian dish
• Add Cheese - crumble Feta Cheese or Goats Cheese. Alternatively, toss in cubes of Cheddar Cheese
• Seeds or Nuts - toss in some Sunflower Seeds, Toasted Almonds, Walnuts or Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
• Leafy Greens - to make the Salad go further, add greens like Arugula, Spinach or Mixed Greens

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Uniform Slicing - for visual appeal and to maintain texture, ensure all slicing is cut evenly
• Chill - cover with Cling Wrap and place in fridge for 30 minute before serving. Not only will it cool the crunchy Bell Peppers, but it allows flavors to meld together
• Stack Slicing - to speed up the slicing of the Bell Peppers, stack them up 2 high and slice together
• Add Cucumbers - another staple from the garden, pairs perfectly with Bell Peppers
• Herb it Up - add fresh chopped Basil, Dill, Cilantro or Oregano for a pop of flavor

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes. Prepare the vegetables without adding salad dressing a day in advance. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Toss with dressing to maintain maximum crunch.

Bell Pepper Salad Dressing Ideas

• Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Greek Salad Dressing - part of Greek Meze Feast
• Asian Sesame Dressing
• Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
• Homemade French Salad Dressing
• Poppyseed Vinaigrette

Best Peppers are Bell Pepper Salad?

• Bell Peppers - Red, Yellow, Orange, Green or Purple, any of these work
• Capsicums - common name for Bell Peppers in the UK and Australia
• Sweet Paprika Peppers - taste amazing, have a thinner skin than Bell
• Mini Sweet Peppers - usually buy these at Costco
• Spicy Peppers - thinly slice on Chili Pepper for some kick and contrast - try Poblano, Birds Eye or Jalapeño Peppers

Storage

Place leftover salad in airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 2 or 3 days.

Summer Salads You'll Love

• Mango Shrimp Salad
• Cucumber Radish Salad
• Strawberry Spinach Salad
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Broccoli Salad with Bacon
• 7 Bean Salad for Large Parties
• Imitation Crab Salad
• Uzbek Tomato Onion Salad

You can't go wrong with this Bell Pepper Salad recipe. Easy to make, personalize with your favorite vegetables and dressings, plus it's a quick way to use up your garden vegetables. Perfect for a picnic, bbq or a potluck. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

©PetersFoodAdventures.com *released October 2018, updated January 2025