Roasted Pepper And Tomato Salad Recipes

ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, mix together the sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cut the roasted peppers into 1/2-inch wide strips. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add half the basil and toss again.
• Remove and discard the tough outer leaves from the lettuce. Wash and dry the tender leaves and tear into bite-size pieces. Toss with the tomatoes and remaining dressing and basil. Line a platter or a wide bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes. Top with the peppers. Sprinkle on the goat cheese if using. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

COOKED MOROCCAN SALAD (TAKTOUKA) OF TOMATO AND ROASTED PEPPER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring, for about 20 minutes or until the tomatoes are very soft. Adjust the heat if necessary to keep the tomatoes and peppers from burning as the liquids evaporate.
• Smash the softened vegetables with a spoon and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the liquids are reduced to oil. At this point, the salad should be well-blended and can be stirred away from the sides of the pan.
• Serve taktouka warm or cold with crusty bread for scooping up the salad. If desired, it can be garnished with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.

SUNNY'S QUICK TOMATO, PEPPERS AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate the mozzarella. In a plastic container with a lid add Hidden Valley® Farmhouse Originals® Italian with Herbs Dressing and mini mozzarella balls. Seal and shake. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, shaking here and there, (if you remember.) Assemble the salad. In a large bowl add tomatoes and bell peppers. Using a slotted spoon transfer marinated mozzarella balls to the large bowl and toss everything together. If more dressing is needed, pour it from the container in which you marinated the mozzarella. Serve salad chilled or room temperature.

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place cauliflower, stem side down, on a cutting board. Working from center of head, cut four 3/4-inch-thick "steaks" and set aside. Cut end pieces into florets (you should have about 1 cup). Toss florets with 1 teaspoon oil and arrange on one side of a rimmed baking sheet. Toss tomatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and arrange in a single layer on other side of sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast until florets are softened and browned in spots and some tomatoes are collapsed, 25 minutes. Refrigerate florets and three-quarters the tomatoes for Easy Chickpea Curry. Transfer remaining tomatoes to a medium bowl; reduce oven to 300 degrees.
• Meanwhile, roast bell peppers over a high gas flame or under the broiler, turning frequently with tongs, until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 10 minutes. Rub with paper towels to remove skin. Stem, seed, and coarsely chop.
• Add bell peppers to bowl with tomatoes and stir in 1 teaspoon oil, vinegar, parsley, and capers, if using. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add 2 cauliflower steaks, cover, and cook until underside is golden brown, 5 minutes. Flip cauliflower, season with salt and pepper, and cover. Cook until tender, 10 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet, loosely tent with foil, and keep warm in oven. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 2 cauliflower steaks.
• Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package instructions. To serve, divide couscous among 4 plates and top with cauliflower steaks and roasted pepper and tomato salad.

TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and celery. Mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, and pour over the salad. Gently toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add eggplant and bell pepper. Saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Return sauteed onion to the skillet. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Transfer eggplant mixture to a baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool before serving, about 1 hour.

ROASTED PEPPER, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Char pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened. Enclose in plastic bag 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and cut pepper into 1/3-inch cubes. Place in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and parsley. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper, then mix into vegetables. Let vegetables marinate at least 15 minutes before serving. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, about 7 minutes. In a large bowl, combine remaining 3 teaspoons oil, sherry vinegar, garlic, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add tomatoes, roasted peppers, parsley, and toasted bread. Toss to combine.

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.

RED BELL PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.)

POTATOES, PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub but do not peel potatoes. Cover with water and cook in a covered pot until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Wash, trim, seed and cut whole peppers into julienne strips, then cut strips into quarters and place in serving bowl.
• Wash, trim and dice tomatoes and add to peppers.
• Pit olives and cut up; add to bowl.
• Wash, dry and chop oregano and add to bowl.
• Stir in oil and vinegar.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain and cut into small dices. Stir into bowl and mix to coat with dressing. Season to taste with pepper.