The vibrant and tangy combination of red bell peppers and feta cheese is not only visually appealing but is also a culinary delight. Found in many cuisines, this delectable salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer, light lunch, or as a side dish to various main courses. This article aims to guide you in discovering some of the most flavorful and easy-to-follow recipes for a mouth-watering red bell pepper and feta salad. From classic versions to creative twists and variations, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste preferences and the ingredients you have on hand. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey and create a salad that is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
EASY RED BELL PEPPER AND FETA SALAD
This delicious summer salad is made with fresh red bell peppers and creamy feta. Great with a slice of crispy bread. You can also use a mix of bell peppers.
Provided by Christine
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine bell peppers, feta cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
- Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small lidded jar and shake vigorously to combine. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 715.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
BABY BELL PEPPERS WITH FETA AND MINT
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to high. Toss 1 pound baby bell peppers or quartered regular peppers with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes. Grill, turning, until blistered, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, some chopped mint and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Top with crumbled feta.
IMPOSSIBLY EASY ROASTED PEPPERS AND FETA CHEESE PIE
Enjoy flavors from the Mediterranean. Feta cheese, roasted peppers and bacon bake into a great-tasting, impossibly easy pie.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches.
- Mix bacon, onions and bell peppers in pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese. Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Pour into pie plate.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg
RED PEPPER, ONION AND FETA SALAD
Grilled onions with bell peppers and feta cheese mixed with arugula gives you delicious salad - perfect for side.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut bell peppers lengthwise into quarters; remove stems, seeds and membranes. Lightly brush onion slices with oil.
- Place pepper wedges, skin side down, and onions on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until pepper skins are completely blackened and blistered and onions are tender.
- Set onions aside. Immediately place pepper wedges in medium bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Cool 5 minutes. Peel off blackened skin; rinse quickly with water. Cut peppers into strips. Return peppers to bowl; add onions.
- In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup oil, the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper with whisk. Add 2 tablespoons dressing to onion mixture; toss to coat. In large bowl, toss arugula with remaining dressing. Top with onion mixture, walnuts and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg
HERB SALAD WITH FETA, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, AND TOASTED NUTS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Nut Appetizer Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Lunch Feta Pecan Bell Pepper Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine herb salad mix, chopped roasted red peppers, and toasted walnuts in large bowl. Drain feta cheese, reserving oil-and-spice mixture from jar. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad. Whisk 3 tablespoons reserved oil-and- spice mixture with red wine vinegar in small bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat thoroughly. Season salad to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide salad among plates and serve.
ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER AND FENNEL SALAD
Categories Salad Olive Fennel Bell Pepper Summer Healthy Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Char bell peppers over open flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers, then cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, and dried crushed pepper in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Peppers and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring dressing to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
- Toss sliced fennel bulb with half of dressing in medium bowl. Toss red peppers with remaining dressing in another medium bowl.
- Divide greens among 4 plates. Arrange fennel and red peppers over. Sprinkle reserved fennel fronds, olives, and Parmesan shavings over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
ROASTED PEPPER & FETA SALAD
This colorful salad combines smoky roasted peppers with salty feta, bright lemon zest, and pepper-infused olive oil. Eat by itself or stuffed in a grilled pita for a perfect light lunch.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Wash peppers and lay them in a baking dish. Pour the olive oil over the peppers and bake for about 35 minutes, until wilted and beginning to turn brown. Remove peppers from oven and cover with foil or a towel. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. Carefully remove as much peel as you can from the peppers; discard. Some peel may be stubborn and remain - that's ok. Remove the centers and seeds also.
- Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces and add to a large bowl. Add parsley, feta, lemon zest, and the oil that the peppers cooked in. Toss and serve.
- Keeps refrigerated for about two days. I think the salad tastes best served closer to room temperature.
BELL PEPPER, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
I make this salad all the time in various configurations, using more or less bell pepper, tomato, or feta cheese, depending on what I have in my fridge. Mixed color bell peppers look prettiest. The dressing couldn't be easier and can be used on different salads as well.
Provided by barbara
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, all bell peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Crumble feta cheese on top.
- Stir together oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a cup. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 826 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
BELL PEPPER (CAPSICUM) SALAD WITH FETA AND BLACK OLIVES
This colourful salad looks fantastic on the table, and is so-o-o easy to make. I originally created it to take to a barbecue, and everyone loved it. You can be flexible with quantities for the feta, olives and dressing-suit your own taste and visual preferences. Also, you can add chopped parsley or any other herbs or spices that appeal to you.
Provided by Leggy Peggy
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Stir thoroughly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 374.1, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.9
ORZO SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND FETA
Piperade, a classic Basque dish of stewed peppers, onions and tomatoes, becomes a flavorful sauce for this pasta. Colorful bell peppers simmer in olive oil and aromatics until meltingly soft, and juicy tomatoes simmer alongside until they burst, lending both tangy and sweet notes. Briny feta adds salty bites to complement the sweet pepper sauce, but tart aged goat cheese makes a good alternative. This side is even better at room temperature, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for summer picnics or potlucks.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 10 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta, pressing out excess liquid. Spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, bell peppers and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until broken down and juices release, about 8 minutes.
- Add the reserved pasta water and stir to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl to cool slightly to lukewarm, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to speed up the cooling process. Discard thyme sprig.
- Add cooled orzo, lemon juice, basil and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well, then transfer to a large serving bowl or platter. Garnish with more basil.
RED PEPPER AND FETA SALAD
This is my adaptation of a recipe from the "Chopstix" cookbook. It's simple, elegant, and delicious! They can also be made in advance, which is terrific when you have company over. Time is an estimate and includes sitting time for peppers.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make dressing: place garlic, ginger, and oils into a small pan over medium heat. Cook just until the garlic turns white; do not allow garlic to brown. If garlic browns, toss out and start over. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. The dressing may be made several hours in advance.
- Roast the pepper quarters under a broiler until skin blackens and blisters. Wrap in damp paper towels and place in a small paper bag, folding top down to close. Allow to sit until cooled enough to handle, 15-20 minutes.
- Peel, trim, and cut each quarter into halves.
- Slice the feta into 8 slices.
- On each of 4 salad plates, place one strip of pepper. Add a slice of feta, then top with 2 basil leaves. Repeat layers, fanning or arranging the layers so that each layer is visible.
- Cover loosely with damp paper towels and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, bring salads to room temperature. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and grind pepper over the top to taste. Garnish with a sprig of basil leaves and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 170, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful bell peppers. Look for peppers that are firm and have a deep, vibrant color. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Roast the bell peppers before slicing them. Roasting the peppers intensifies their flavor and makes them easier to digest. To roast the peppers, place them on a baking sheet and broil them for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are charred and blistered. Once the peppers are roasted, let them cool slightly before slicing them.
- Use a variety of colors of bell peppers. This will add visual interest to your salad and make it more nutritious. Red bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, orange bell peppers are a good source of vitamin A, and yellow bell peppers are a good source of vitamin B6.
- Don't overcrowd the salad. When you're assembling the salad, don't overcrowd the bowl. This will make it difficult to mix the salad and will prevent the flavors from blending together.
- Dress the salad lightly. A little bit of dressing goes a long way. If you add too much dressing, the salad will be soggy and oily. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
Conclusion:
This red bell pepper and feta salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The roasted bell peppers give the salad a smoky flavor, while the feta cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor. The salad is also packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a great choice for a healthy meal.
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