Broccoli Roasted Red Pepper Salad With White Balsamic Dressing Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BASIL WITH WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil and mustard. Add cooked pasta, red peppers and basil and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Fold in mozzarella cheese.

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli together with the oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread the broccoli in an evenly spaced single layer onto a baking sheet. Roast until the florets just begin to char and the stems have softened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, add the bacon to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the fat has rendered and the bacon is almost crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
• Add the roasted broccoli to a large bowl and pour the bacon dressing over the top along with the walnuts, tossing to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.

ROASTED RED PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender or food processor. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt; process until smooth.

RED BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. Cool, and then crumble.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once during toasting. Cool.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, crumbled bacon, celery, green onions, red onions, grapes, and toasted almonds. Toss with mayonnaise dressing. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator.

RED FRUIT SALAD WITH WHITE BALSAMIC AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Arrange plums on a platter. Scatter raspberries, strawberries, cherries, and grapes around them.
• In a small pot, boil vinegar until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon water. Drizzle over fruit; sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately, or wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

BROCCOLI AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, pine nuts, and dried cranberries. Crumble in the bacon and pour in the dressing. Toss well to combine. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSIN

Steps:

• Arrange the spinach in 4 salad bowls or plates. Slice the peppers into thin strips and scatter over the spinach. Whisk together the mustard, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.
• Pour the dressing in a slow stream, back and forth, over the salad; season with salt and pepper.

BROCCOLI ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a 4-quart pot. Add Broccoli florets and cook for three minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and put in ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and place in serving dish.
• In a small saucepan saute onion and peppers in 1-tablespoon olive oil until onions are transparent. Add balsamic vinegar and tarragon. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Whisk in remaining olive oil. Pour over Broccoli, toss to combine and refrigerate.
• Hint: To roast peppers, wash and dry, place directly on gas burner on high heat. With long tongs, turn pepper as skin begins to char on all sides. Remove from burner and wrap in plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove from plastic wrap and scrape off skin, remove seeds and stem, slice for salad.