Meanwhile, the sweeter palate of banana pepper is ideal for stuffing, or as a palatable crunchy addition to a salad. Versing yourself in such slight nuances will help craft the ideal dish.

To add a little kick, consider pepperoncini or pickled banana peppers. If you want to make the salad more of a meal, toss in some white cannellini beans, cooked chickpeas, cubed cooked chicken ...

so most of the dish's tang and spice came from the red onions and banana peppers, but I really loved how this kick paired with the cool, creamy sauce. Related stories Irvine's pasta salad features ...