Sweet Bell Pepper Salad
Make this refreshing sweet bell pepper salad as an easy weeknight side. With onions, fennel, and feta cheese, eating the rainbow never tasted so good!
Servings 6
Calories 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, sliced thinly
- 2 ounces onion, sliced thinly (if using strong onion, see note)*
- 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
Dressing (See note)
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Champagne vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon Fines Herbs (or your favorite herbs: basil, parsley, tarragon, dill)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- *If using strong onions, slice and soak the onions in 2 tablespoon white vinegar and ¼ cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Drain, then use.
- Slice the vegetables and add to a medium - large serving bowl.
- Mix ingredients for the dressing. Make sure to rub the fines herbs between your fingers or rub on your palm to break the up to release their flavor.
- Toss and taste to adjust seasoning. Add the feta cheese and toss gently. Serve cold. NOTE: Tastes better if left to sit in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
- Serves 6 at 4.4g net carbs per serving.
- NOTE: For an easier version, you can use your favorite oil and vinegar salad dressing instead of making your own.
Notes
I have not weighed a portion nor measured in a measuring cup. I divide this by eye. One serving is ⅙th of the recipe. Fines herbs is a mixture of dried chives, chervil, tarragon and parsley. It is absolutely delicious in omelets, egg salad, and chicken salad, It has a nice delicate flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Bell Pepper Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Sodium 208mg9%
Carbohydrates 6.4g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g