Sauteed Onion Green Pepper Tomato Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Sauteed Onion Green Pepper Tomato Salad! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this warm salad combines tender sautéed onions, crisp green bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes infused with the rich aroma of garlic and a hint of spice from optional red chili flakes. A finishing touch of fresh parsley and a zesty drizzle of lemon juice ties it all together, creating a dish that’s as refreshing as it is comforting. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad can be served warm or at room temperature, making it the perfect quick side for any meal. Packed with fresh produce and bold flavors, this simple recipe is a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts and veggie lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 medium tomato
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion.
Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper, then slice into thin strips.
Cut the tomatoes into medium-sized wedges.
Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften.
Add the sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the tomato wedges and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes, just until they begin to soften but retain their shape.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped parsley and drizzle with lemon juice.
Gently toss everything together in the skillet.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.7 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3540 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
