Pepper and Olive Salad
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 12:47am

Ingredients




2 smalls - to medium-sized onions, chopped
2 red, green and yellow bell peppers, cut i
1 to 2 mild green chiles, sliced (optional)
5 to 7 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon EACH curry powder, turmeric and Seeds from 2 to 3 cardamom pods or a pinch ground 
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, diced, or 1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, chopp
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper
1 medium bottle green pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
6 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lemon





Preparation

1 Lightly saute onions, peppers, chiles (if using) and garlic in olive oil until they are softened and lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2 Sprinkle in curry powder and other spices, stir and cook for a few minutes to draw out flavors, then add tomatoes and continue to cook until thickened. 3 Season to taste with sugar, salt and pepper, and stir in olives and cilantro. 4 Pour lemon juice over and stir gently. Chill until ready to serve. This can be used as a salad, a sauce or even a spread. 








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Preparation

 1  Lightly saute onions, peppers, chiles (if using) and garlic in olive oil until they are softened and lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  2  Sprinkle in curry powder and other spices, stir and cook for a few minutes to draw out flavors, then add tomatoes and continue to cook until thickened.  3  Season to taste with sugar, salt and pepper, and stir in olives and cilantro.  4  Pour lemon juice over and stir gently. Chill until ready to serve. This can be used as a salad, a sauce or even a spread.