Best Salad With Pepper Jack Dressing On A Puff Plate Recipes

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COLORFUL PEPPER SALAD



Colorful Pepper Salad image

Honey adds a sweet touch to this combination of colorful peppers from Christa Boylston of Shelby, North Carolina. "I've made it a number of times for small dinner parties," Christa shares. "Everyone I've served this salad to comments on how pretty and flavorful it is."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 each large sweet green, red and yellow peppers, thinly sliced
18 cherry tomatoes, halved
DRESSING:
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine peppers and tomatoes. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CRACKED PEPPER SALAD DRESSING



Cracked Pepper Salad Dressing image

The pepper is bold but not too sharp in this creamy dressing that will complement your favorite salad ingredients. It's easy to mix up and great to have on hand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Pepper Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I created this colorful salad for a 4-H project and took it all the way to the state competition, where I won first place! I'd love to have my own Italian restaurant someday.-Seth Murdoch, Red Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 each large sweet yellow, red and green peppers
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon each minced fresh oregano, rosemary, basil and parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
5 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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