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Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
  2. 2 Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
  3. 3 Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

By NWMama

Corn Tomato Salad

Corn Tomato Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Use a knife to scrape corn kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. Add bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Toss to combine and season with pepper. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

By SMITH8CLAN

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chile oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in quinoa, then pour in vegetable broth; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir black beans and corn into quinoa mixture until well combined. Simmer until beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By JampampJ

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add salad dressing and mix thoroughly.
  3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

By Cindy Wilkinson Abel

Easy Red Bell Pepper and Feta Salad

Easy Red Bell Pepper and Feta Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bell peppers, feta cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 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.

By Barbara Sauermann

Corn Salad

Corn Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn, yellow pepper, red pepper, green pepper, red onion, cucumber, and tomato in a large bowl. Add just the amount of mayonnaise to your liking; mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper; chill until serving.

By LORI HAUSSY

Red Cabbage Slaw with a Twist

Red Cabbage Slaw with a Twist

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage, red bell pepper, shallots, ginger, and basil in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, wasabi paste, and ground pepper in another bowl; stir into cabbage mixture. Top with pine nuts and sunflower kernels.

By Lynn Pennec

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  3. 3 Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

By Trish

Anytime Canned Corn Salad

Anytime Canned Corn Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn, green and red bell peppers, onion, and tomato, and lightly toss. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By MOOSETRAX75

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Southwestern Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Lisa Provost

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
  3. 3 Mix cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Gently stir salad dressing and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until evenly mixed; season to taste with sugar, basil, and salt.
  5. 5 Pour salad dressing mixture over pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. 6 For best results, chill salad in refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend.

By Alley

Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black-eyed peas, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño chiles, parsley, and garlic in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; gradually pour in olive oil, whisking constantly until thoroughly blended. Stir in salt, black pepper, and cumin.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over pea salad, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

By Julie Cleaves McLaughlin

Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad

Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the hearts of palm into strips lengthwise and cut the pile of strips in half. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine lime juice and vinegar in a small bowl and whisk in olive oil to combine. Season with chili powder and salt and set aside.
  3. 3 Combine onion, bell pepper, radish, carrots, tomato, serrano, cilantro, and reserved vinaigrette in a medium bowl; stir to combine. Gently fold in avocado and hearts of palm. Serve immediately.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Greek Salad

Greek Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, and red onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.

By Meesh

Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 While pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  5. 5 Add cooled pasta to salsa and vegetable mixture; stir until evenly coated. For best results, cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By JOSLYN H

Asian Coleslaw

Asian Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the peanut dressing: Whisk rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 To make the coleslaw: Mix green cabbage, red cabbage, napa cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  4. 4 When ready to serve, pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.

By RRITCHESKE

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well blended; whisk in sugar.
  2. 2 Stir celery, bell pepper, carrot, green onions, jalapeño pepper, and poblano pepper into dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until macaroni is ready.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, shaking out the moisture from time to time, but do not rinse.
  4. 4 Transfer macaroni to a large bowl; toss to separate. Cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. Macaroni should be sticky.
  5. 5 Add celery mixture to macaroni; stir until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until macaroni absorbs dressing, 4 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Stir salad; stir water and remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise into salad to refresh before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Greek Farro Salad

Greek Farro Salad

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse farro with water; drain. Place farro in a pot; pour in chicken broth to cover farro by at least one inch, adding water if needed. Stir in 1 teaspoon olive oil and sea salt.
  2. 2 Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until tender, about 35 minutes for whole grain farro or about 20 minutes for pearled farro.
  3. 3 Drain farro, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, and garlic together in a large bowl. Stir in tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. 5 Stir cooled farro into tomato mixture until completely coated with dressing; season with salt and pepper.

By WestCoastMom

A Great Greek Pasta Salad

A Great Greek Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Behr

My Big Fat Greek Salad

My Big Fat Greek Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
  4. 4 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. 5 Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

By John Mitzewich

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
  5. 5 For best flavor, cover salad and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend. Enjoy!

By Danielle Laroche

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

By ahilgaz

Mexican Bean Salad

Mexican Bean Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, bell peppers, corn, and red onion in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Season with chili powder and hot sauce.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Karen Castle

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
  3. 3 Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

By BONNIES

Pearl Couscous Salad

Pearl Couscous Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make couscous: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse couscous under cold water in a colander, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until well coated.
  2. 2 Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils under cold water in a colander; add to couscous.
  3. 3 To make the salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cranberries, raisins, red onion, chives, green onion, parsley, and sumac to couscous mixture.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over salad; stir until coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend before serving.

By Susan

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Grilled Vegetable Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 To make the dressing: Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
  3. 3 Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
  5. 5 Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
  6. 6 Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy.

By Celeste

Indian Relish

Indian Relish

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bell peppers, onion, white wine vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer to a sterilized glass container; cover. Refrigerate before serving, 4 hours to overnight.

By CINDYLEE65

Watermelon Chutney

Watermelon Chutney

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir watermelon, tomatoes, lime juice, curry powder, salt, and sugar into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, until watermelon and tomatoes begin to break down, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  3. 3 Fill sterilized jars with chutney and seal. Flip jars upside down to mix for 5 minutes; flip right-side up and refrigerate.

By tokonoma

Curry Pasta - Pakistani Style

Curry Pasta - Pakistani Style

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpea flour and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour darkens slightly and smells fragrant, about five minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the toasted chickpea flour into a bowl to cool.
  2. 2 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red bell peppers and curry leaves and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in the cubed chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Combine the turmeric, cayenne pepper, and chickpea flour. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup of water to prevent the spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Dissolve the coconut powder in 1 cup of water. Pour it over the chicken mixture and reduce the heat to low. Stir the mixture occasionally while you prepare the pasta.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with well-salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  5. 5 Transfer the hot spaghetti to a serving bowl and pour the chicken mixture over the pasta. Garnish with sliced green chilies, cilantro, and lemon slices.

By Celestial