Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad Calories

Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad is built around tomatoes, peppers and olives. You can add red onion or fresh parsley, then finish it with olive oil and lemon juice. Taste before adding salt, since olives can already be salty.

Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken or meat, and it also works alongside a simple grain dish. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the tomato juices and olive-oil dressing.

You can prep the peppers and olives for Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad ahead, but chop the tomatoes and add the dressing close to serving. This keeps the vegetables firmer and prevents the salad from releasing too much liquid.

Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad gets watery when cut tomatoes sit with salt or dressing, because they release their juices. For a crisper salad, cut the tomatoes shortly before serving and season the dish at the last minute.

Both sweet bell peppers and mildly hot peppers work in Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad. Bell peppers give it crunch and sweetness, while a little hot pepper adds a sharper kick; remove the seeds if you want less heat.

Either black or green olives work in Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad. Black olives tend to taste milder and fuller, while green olives are often sharper and firmer. Use pitted olives or remove the pits before serving.

Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad is best eaten soon after it is made, but leftovers can be refrigerated in a covered container. The tomatoes will soften and release liquid, so drain excess juice and check the salad before eating.

Yes, feta makes a savory addition to Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad and complements the olives and tomatoes. Crumble it over the salad just before serving, and taste before adding salt because both feta and olives can be salty.

Yes, Tomato, Pepper and Olive Salad can be a nutritious side dish: tomatoes and peppers provide vitamin C and other antioxidant compounds, while olives and olive oil add flavor and fat. It is not a substitute for a varied diet.