PEPPER AND CHEESE SALAD
This refreshing Pepper and Cheese Salad is a simple yet elegant appetizer, perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated snack. The combination of creamy cream cheese, briny olives, and crisp green peppers offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Served on a bed of lettuce, this classic dish is both visually appealing and satisfying, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Green bell peppers
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Pitted black olives, chopped
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Pimento, shredded
- 4 slices White bread
- 4 slices Brown bread
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and chopped olives. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2Fill the green peppers with the cream cheese and olive mixture.
- 3Set the filled peppers on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. Slice the peppers into rounds, aiming for a four-leaf clover shape.
- 4Place a slice of pepper (shaped like a four-leaf clover) on a leaf of lettuce. Season cottage cheese with salt, cayenne pepper, and shredded pimento. Cut white and brown bread into finger lengths about one inch wide. Spread with cheese mixture and place a brown and white slice together.