Cherry Pepper Salad

For all my hot pepper lovers out there, this one is for you.

Fresh Cherry Pepper Salad is full of color, crunch and SPICE. 

Cherry peppers are super cute and super HOT. If heat isn't your thing, you may want to skip this dish. This salad uses fresh peppers, so the spice is really in your face. My husband absolutely loved it.

This salad goes great with whatever you are grilling. I also think the peppers would be a great topping on a sandwich. 

You could make this with those cute baby bell peppers that are sold in the grocery store. Those guys are sweet!

But if fiery is your flavor, go for the cherry peppers. Here you go:

Fresh Cherry Pepper Salad

Makes 6-8 servings as a garnish

12-14 red and green cherry peppers, quartered and seeded

1 rib celery, finely diced

1 garlic clove, minced

Juice of half a lemon

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp fresh oregano, minced

2 tsp fresh basil, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix and set aside for at least an hour.

Serve with fresh Italian bread.

Please note: You may want to wear plastic gloves while cutting and seeding the peppers. Be careful as to not touch your eyes.