BASQUE SALAD

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This recipe is inspired by Woolgrowers Restaurant in Bakersfield, California. Among the many appetizers they give, there is one that is very much like this salad which is handy to have in the refrigerator. It is very good and close to my inspiration.

Provided by MARILYN PERZIK

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 medium fresh tomatoes - cored, quartered, and sliced as thin as possible
1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 Spanish onion - peeled, cut in half, and thinly sliced
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the green, red, and yellow peppers with the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Whisk in oregano, basil, and marjoram. Continue whisking until ingredients are well blended and the oil and vinegar are emulsified.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables, and toss gently with a wooden spoon. Cover, and marinate at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, stirring frequently. Refrigerate until 1 hour before serving; then remove from the refrigerator, and let sit at room temperature. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 394.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Kamala Gurung
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I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I loved the way they added a salty, savory flavor to the salad.


Jaquine Havies
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Robert Obura
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I like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese to the salad for extra flavor.


Tarnieka Cooper
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Lorena Bigbee
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Jimi Gebel
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Rachid Rachid
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The vinaigrette dressing is so good, I could drink it!


Malik Owais
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Saifullah Nayan
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The salad was refreshing and flavorful, perfect for a summer party.


Gustavo Alonso
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I'm not a fan of onions, so I left them out of the salad. It was still really good.


Stockton Renschler
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The recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


bianca freshpicked
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I love the smoky flavor the roasted peppers add to this salad.


Alison Adams
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I didn't have any anchovies, so I used capers instead. It was still delicious!


CLONEZY sensei
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The salad was a bit too acidic for my taste.


Faiaz
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The step-by-step instructions made this recipe easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


Shyne Blood
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This salad was fresh and summery - the perfect dish for a hot day.


Arshad Ali official
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Loved the mix of flavors and textures in this salad! Tomatoes and peppers were perfectly ripe and the vinaigrette dressing was tangy and flavorful.


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