Within the culinary realm, a symphony of flavors awaits those seeking a delectable journey. As we embark on a culinary expedition to uncover the secrets of crafting an extraordinary mushroom squash and bell pepper salad, let us delve into a world of vibrant colors, tantalizing textures, and a chorus of flavors that dance upon the palate. From selecting the freshest ingredients to unveiling the perfect balance of seasonings, we will navigate the intricacies of this culinary creation, transforming humble vegetables into a masterpiece that will captivate the senses and leave you yearning for more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEPPERS
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the wheat berries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan over low heat and cook, uncovered, until they are soft, about 45 minutes. Drain.
- Place the squash, onion, red and yellow bell peppers and green pepper on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Lay out a piece of foil and add the garlic. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic in the foil and add to the sheet tray. Roast the vegetables until the peppers are lightly charred and the squash is tender and evenly browned, about 30 minutes, tossing halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle. Finely dice the onion and peppers. Add to a large bowl with the squash and set aside.
- Add the garlic to a small bowl and mash it with a fork Stir in the vinegar and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm wheat berries, roasted vegetables and vinaigrette. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheat berries to absorb the dressing. Just before serving, add the currants and basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
MUSHROOM, SQUASH AND BELL PEPPER SALAD
Categories Mushroom Broil Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Bell Pepper Squash Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk oil, vinegar and herbs in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to medium bowl; add mushrooms and toss to coat. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to large bowl; add zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper and toss to coat.
- Preheat broiler. Arrange vegetables on broiler pan. Cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer vegetables to platter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
STIR-FRY MUSHROOMS AND BELL PEPPERS
This fast yet tasty colorful vegan dish is a hit with my picky vegetarian friend and non veg husband. I remember making several vegetarian dishes before and this was the one that had no left-overs.
Provided by Pneuma
Categories Peppers
Time 20m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil til really hot.
- Stir fry onions (1 minute), then garlic (20 seconds).
- Then add peppers and mushrooms. Stir-fry until it becomes a bit soft, (about 2 minutes).
- Add the wine and soy sauce and continue to stir for 2 minutes.
- When done, remove from heat and add the sesame sauce mixing it all together, and serve.
MUSHROOM AND PEPPER SALAD
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut away the outer core of each pepper.
- Bring enough water to the boil in a saucepan to cover the peppers when added. Add the peppers and cook about two minutes, no longer. Remove the peppers but leave the water in the saucepan.
- Using a paring knife, pull off the skin of the red pepper. The green pepper will not skin properly.
- Cut the peppers lengthwise into quarters. Remove any veins and seeds. Cut the quartered peppers into quarter-inch crosswise strips.
- Add the celery to the boiling water and let simmer about 30 seconds. Drain.
- Trim off the base of the endive. Cut the endive crosswise into quarter-inch thick pieces.
- Combine the peppers, mushrooms, celery, endive and scallions in a salad bowl.
- Put the lemon juice and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and gradually beat in the oil and sugar. Beat well with a wire whisk. Pour the sauce over the mushroom mixture. Toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ROASTED PEPPER MUSHROOM SALAD
This is a very pretty dish to serve at any get-together. I always make a double batch so everyone can have seconds.-Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 10 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine the peppers, mushrooms, onion and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, garlic, basil, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PANZANELLA SALAD WITH BELL PEPPERS, SUMMER SQUASH, AND TOMATOES
Grilled vegetables pump up the classic Tuscan bread-and-tomato salad. What to drink: An Italian white like Vernaccia di San Gimignano or Orvieto. Can't find ciabatta? Use any good-quality crusty Italian or French bread.
Categories Salad Pepper Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Squash Summer Grill/Barbecue Vegan Parsley Capers Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For salad:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush both sides of bell peppers, squash, onion, and bread slices lightly with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and brown, about 4 minutes per side for peppers and squash and 3 minutes per side for onion. Grill bread until browned and crisp, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Rub bread with cut sides of garlic. Tear bread into 3/4-inch pieces; place in very large bowl. Cut grilled vegetables into 1-inch pieces; add to bread in bowl.
- For dressing:
- Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing, tomatoes with juices, and all remaining ingredients to salad; toss. Let stand 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
SQUASH, PEPPER AND ONION SALAD
A very dear friend gave me this recipe years and years ago. It is a simple salad that is wonderful to have in the fridge. Always a hit at picnics.
Provided by SB61287
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir together first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Mix rest of ingredients, stir well and pour over vegetables. Allow at least 8 hours to meld.
- Will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for 10 days.
MARINATED MUSHROOMS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS
This is perfect for a buffet or as a football appetizer menu addition. I make these a couple of days ahead and store them in a glass jar. Even non-mushroom-eaters like this one. On occasion, I kick this up by adding 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes instead of the black pepper.
Provided by NONA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms
Time 5h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, water, oil, sugar, onion, parsley, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in the mushrooms and red bell pepper; return mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a covered container and store in refrigerator at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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
SQUASH WITH MUSHROOMS
Diana Kennedy, the British-born expert on the regional cuisines of Mexico, gave The Times this recipe, which combines squash with mushrooms and a poblano chile (feel free to substitute a sweet green one), then coats it with cheese and sour cream for a tortilla filling that makes for a fine centerpiece to a vegetarian feast.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse, trim and cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch cubes.
- In a small saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the onion and chili or pepper strips with a sprinkle of salt, and cook, uncovered, without browning, for 1 minute.
- Add the squash cubes, cover the pan and cook over medium heat, shaking the pan from time to time to prevent sticking. Cook for 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, toss the mushrooms in the remaining oil, sprinkle with salt and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until the juice that exudes becomes almost gelatinous.
- Remove the cooked mushrooms from the heat and add to the squash mixture.
- Sprinkle the top of the vegetables with the cilantro; then, dot with the cheese and creme fraiche or sour cream. Cover the pan, and cook over a gentle heat for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 726 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS
Anna Stodolak sends her quick veggie side dish that's sure to perk up any dinner. Anna uses fresh yellow squash and peppers from her Volant, Pennsylvania garden.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and peppers in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED BELL PEPPERS, ONION AND MUSHROOMS
Looking for a side dish recipe to compliment your meats? Then check out this grilled vegetables medley of bell peppers, onion and mushrooms.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat grill. In large bowl, combine oil, peppered seasoned salt and basil; mix well. Add vegetables; toss to coat.
- When ready to grill, place onion and bell peppers in grill basket or directly on gas grill over medium-low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 6 minutes.
- Add mushrooms to grill basket; cook 6 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut squash and bell peppers.
- For a more flavorful salad, roast the squash and bell peppers before adding them to the salad.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Be sure to season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- For a vegan salad, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This mushroom, squash, and bell pepper salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a salad that's sure to please everyone at your table.
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