Best 9 Squash Pepper And Onion Salad Recipes

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Summertime is prime season for fresh, locally grown squash, peppers, and onions. This trio of vegetables pairs perfectly in a refreshing and flavorful salad. The sweetness of the squash, the vibrant crunch of the bell peppers, and the bite of the onions come together to create a medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is not only delicious, but also incredibly versatile. It can be served as a light lunch or dinner, or as a flavorful side dish to grilled meats or fish. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION



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This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 small red pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SQUASH, PEPPER AND ONION SALAD



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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

5 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup salad oil
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed

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.

ROASTED SQUASH, APPLE, AND CIPOLLINI ONION SALAD



Roasted Squash, Apple, and Cipollini Onion Salad image

This colorful salad is a cinch to make -- the oven does most of the work -- and is loaded with nutritious vegetables and fruit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
8 cipollini onions, peeled, trimmed, and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 medium butternut squash or sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
4 cups watercress
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss apples with onions, 3/4 teaspoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toss squash with 3/4 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; spread onto a separate rimmed baking sheet. Roast apple-onion mixture, tossing halfway through, until apples are tender and lightly browned and onions are just starting to crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, roast squash, tossing halfway through, until tender and browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Toss watercress with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and the vinegar; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer salad to a serving platter, and top with apple-onion mixture, squash, and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 302 g

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD



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Both of my grandmothers made this salad every summer when their gardens produced baskets of cucumbers. It's a cool, fresh side dish for any meal. One of my grandmas omitted the green pepper and the celery seed. She also put ice in it to chill it quickly and cut the vinegar taste.

Provided by KBOVER

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups sliced cucumbers
salt as needed
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced green bell pepper
2 cups white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
  • Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 335.1 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

SWEET BELL PEPPER AND ONION SALAD



Sweet Bell Pepper and Onion Salad image

Provided by Mona Talbott

Categories     Salad     Side     Low Carb     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Bell Pepper     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Raw     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds orange or yellow bell peppers (about 4) or sweet orange peppers (about 6), thinly sliced into rings
1 small torpedo or red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss bell peppers, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Let sit until bell peppers are slightly softened, 10-20 minutes. Just before serving, toss herbs and oil with bell pepper mixture.

MUSHROOM, SQUASH AND BELL PEPPER SALAD



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Categories     Mushroom     Broil     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bell Pepper     Squash     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 pound large mushrooms (about 16), stems trimmed
4 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch squares

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.

YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS



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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

3 cups sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup each julienned green and sweet red peppers
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Butternut Squash Salad with Feta Cheese and Caramelized Onions image

This is a delicious warm salad that is perfect for any winter squash - butternut, acorn, pumpkin, etc. You could even use sweet potatoes.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red onions, sliced
4 tablespoons pine nuts
5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a baking dish dish, cut-side down. Fill baking dish with 1/2 inch of water.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water to the baking dish, if necessary, while roasting. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of water to release the caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Once butternut squash is cool enough to handle, remove skin and dice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Combine squash, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss salad to combine all ingredients, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to serve, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 448.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND ONION



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This crisp and colorful salad is an ideal way to use up all that produce. "It's so good on hot summer evenings," says NanCee Maynard of Box Elder, South Dakota. "I've even added chopped zucchini for variety."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
  • Choose a variety of colors of peppers to add visual appeal to the salad.
  • If you like your salad spicy, use a hotter variety of pepper, such as a jalapeño or serrano pepper.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Just be sure to add the dressing just before serving.
  • Serve the salad as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Squash, pepper, and onion salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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