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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Salad Recipes

    Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Jul 27, 2017 · Last modified: Jul 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan
    Overhead view of green pepper salad with tomatoes, green olives. and fresh parsley with text overlay Green Pepper Salad.

    Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes is a delicious summer recipe. It's easy to make this vegan salad with only 6 ingredients in 15 minutes.

    Overhead of a bowl of salad made with diced green bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes, green olives, and fresh parsley.

    Green bell peppers tend to be reserved for recipes like Cold Spanish Soup, Black Bean Chili, and Rasta Pasta, where they play a supporting role.

    But this versatile vegetable deserves to take center stage from time to time, like in this Mediterranean-inspired Green Pepper Salad. The rest of the cast includes ripe tomatoes, briny green olives, and herbaceous fresh parsley.

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    • Ingredients
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It only requires 6 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and is ready to eat in under 15 minutes.
    • It's a delicious way to enjoy green bell peppers.
    • It can be easily customized to suit your tastes.

    Ingredients

    • Tomatoes: Any variety can be used, but I recommend heirloom tomatoes if they are available.
    • Green bell peppers
    • Green olives
    • Fresh parsley: Italian flat leaf or curly.
    • Olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Salt and pepper

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    To make Green Pepper Salad, simply combine the ingredients in a bowl and toss well to combine. You can enjoy it right away or refrigerate it for later.

    Variations

    This recipe is easy to customize to suit your tastes.

    • Try different varieties of tomatoes such as salad tomatoes, Roma, or cherry tomatoes, or use other colors like yellow or orange.
    • If you don't care for green olives, use black or Kalamata olives in their place, or simply omit them.
    • Add cubed avocado.
    • Use different fresh herbs such as fresh dill or basil.
    • Add other raw veggies to the salad such as cucumbers or onions.

    Serving suggestions

    Bowl of green pepper salad with green bell pepper, heirloom tomatoes, and fresh parsley in the background.

    As you may imagine, Green Pepper Salad pairs well with a variety of other dishes. I particularly enjoy it with some crusty Bread SRSLY vegan gluten-free sourdough bread. And it's wonderful with your favorite pasta or grilled dishes.

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    Storing

    Leftover salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

    FAQ

    Is green bell pepper the same as red?

    As members of the nightshade family, green bell peppers, also known as capsicum, are unripe. That's why they aren't as sweet as the other colors like red.

    Do green bell peppers taste different?

    Compared to red bell peppers, green are less sweet and have a slightly bitter flavor. This makes them pair especially well with sweet tomatoes.

    Which bell pepper is healthiest?

    While red contains the most nutrients since it's the ripest, according to Healthline's article Bell Peppers 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits, a green bell pepper contains only 31 calories yet has 169% of the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C. And they are high in vitamins and minerals including folate, potassium, and vitamins A, B6, E, and K1. In addition, bell peppers help prevent anemia and protect eye health.

    More easy salad recipes

    • Sourdough Panzanella Bread Salad
    • Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad with Tofu Feta
    • Silken Tofu Salad
    • Tomato and Red Onion Salad

    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Overhead view of bowl of green pepper salad with tomatoes, green olives, and fresh parsley.

    Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes

    Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes is a delicious summer recipe. It's easy to make this vegan salad with only 6 ingredients in 15 minutes.
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Equipment

    • Tomato Knife

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tomatoes, (heirloom varieties work especially well) cut in cubes
    • 1 cup green bell peppers, cut in cubes
    • 1 cup green olives, (with pimientos, such as Spanish Manzanilla)
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • salt and pepper, to taste
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
    • Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Leftover salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. Jane

      September 02, 2019 at 10:28 am

      I don’t like olives what can I substitute for olives instead to make this recipe?

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        September 02, 2019 at 10:32 am

        Hi Jane! Diced avocado is a great substitute for the olives.

        Reply
    2. Ali

      August 23, 2019 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful combination. Delicious salad.

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        August 23, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Thank you, Ali! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    3. Jenna JM

      August 06, 2017 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely FANTASTIC! Added some chopped green onions, eliminated the oil since we are WFPBNO, and it is simply one of the best salads of the Summer!

      Thank YOU so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 06, 2017 at 10:39 am

        This makes me so happy, Jenna! I'm going to try your version next time. Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sherri

      July 27, 2017 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      So impressed with how you have made the most of that veggie basket, Amy! My favorite summer vegetables are cherry tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, and sweet peppers. With this recipe I would probably use the pretty yellow peppers that are finally starting to ripen in our garden. This year we didn't grow any cucumbers, so I'm hoping for some next year. So glad you post a lot of gluten-free recipes. I'm discovering once again that my body does better without it. I had regular pasta dinners two nights in a row recently, and I had so much congestion that night when I slept.

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      • Amy

        July 27, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thanks Sherri! Your veggies are the best! And yes, all my recipes are GF.

        Reply

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