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
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
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
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.
ROASTED SQUASH, APPLE, AND CIPOLLINI ONION SALAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
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
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
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
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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