Once you dice those peppers, the work is done. This pretty, simple salad does an amazing job at pleasing everyone.
My mother used to prepare this salad along with supper sometimes and it was always my favorite. I had forgotten about it for awhile, but on a recent trip to Costco, my memory was triggered when I spotted a bag of multi-colored peppers. I knew I’d have to prepare and enjoy it again. It’s such an easy, simple, family-pleaser.
The trick is to be patient when cutting the peppers and dice them really small. And let the veggies marinate in the dressing for a little while before serving.
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 orange pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 (11-ounce) can can shoepeg corn (see note above)
- 1 (8.5 or 15 ounce) can small sweet peas (see note above)
- Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon sugar or Truvia
- Dice the peppers very finely. Be patient here to get them really small. This is the only work you’ll need to do!
- Drain and rinse corn and peas and add to a large bowl with the peppers.
- Toss with oil, vinegar, and lemon juice, and season with salt, pepper, and sugar or Truvia. It's best if it marinates for a little bit before serving.
Don’t miss this new favourite salad!
This is my mother-in-law’s signature salad! It’s always a huge hit. It’s pretty and tastes so good. You really do need to use the right corn and peas though. She also adds a purple onion. Using an alligator to dice the peppers makes it easier and gives you nice uniform pieces.
Can this recipe be made a day in advance?
Yes. It’s a marinated salad so it’s actually better to make in advance.
what are the right corn and peas?????
The corn comes in a can and its called White Shoepeg corn. The brand Green Giant makes them and can be found in stores like target or walmart etc.
also do you use 8.5 or 15 oz peas its a 7 oz difference and can make a difference
I usually use the 15oz can, however 8oz can be fine too!
thank you