Grilled Portobello And Red Pepper Salad With Rosemary Dressing Recipes

GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbeque (medium heat).
• Brush both sides of mushrooms with 1/3 cup olive oil.
• Place whole mushrooms and whole red bell peppers on grill rack.
• Grill till mushrooms are tender and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for mushrooms and 25 minutes for bell peppers.
• Transfer mushrooms to a plate.
• Enclose bell peppers in a paper bag.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Peel and seed peppers.
• Cut mushrooms and bell peppers into 1/2 inch wide strips.
• Season mushrooms and peppers with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and garlic clove in food processor.
• With machine running, gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil and proces until well blended.
• Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange mixed greens on a large platter.
• Top with mushroom strips, and then red bell pepper strips.
• Drizzle dressing over all and serve.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush both sides of portobello mushrooms with 1/3 cup olive oil. Place whole mushrooms and whole red bell peppers on grill rack. Grill until mushrooms are tender and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for mushrooms and 25 minutes for bell peppers. Transfer mushrooms to plate. Enclose bell peppers in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Season mushrooms and peppers to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and garlic clove in food processor. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and process until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Arrange mixed baby greens on large platter. Top with portobello mushroom strips, then red bell pepper strips. Drizzle dressing over and serve.

CRACKED PEPPER SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk all ingredients until blended.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO, TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Stir together pesto and olive oil, set aside.
• If desired, scrape off black gills under mushroom caps, and discard (the original recipe calls for this step but it is optional).
• Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto mixture into each mushroom cap and spread evenly.
• Gently mix feta cheese with diced tomatoes, and divide evenly to top each mushroom.
• If making ahead, wrap the topped mushroom in plastic wrap, and chill till ready to grill.
• Grill mushrooms over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with knife. Serve hot and enjoy.