Roasted Red Pepper Salad With Bacon Dressing And Pine Nuts Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Juice the lemon over a medium-sized glass bowl, discarding any seeds. Add the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and chili powder, and whisk in the olive oil. Toss in the red pepper strips and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the chopped fresh parsley and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Char peppers over open flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Transfer peppers to large bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut peppers into 1/3-inch-wide strips; place in medium bowl. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to drippings in skillet and stir until garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add thyme and stir 10 seconds. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour warm dressing over peppers in bowl. Crumble bacon and add to peppers along with pine nuts; toss to coat. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place bell peppers on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides and tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam 20 minutes. Rub with paper towels to remove skin. Stem, seed, and cut each pepper lengthwise into 4 pieces.
• Arrange peppers on a serving platter, drizzle with oil, and top with capers, olives, vinegar, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with basil.

ROASTED RED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread potato pieces onto a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes; remove from oven and let cool at least 15 minutes.
• Place roasted potatoes into a large salad bowl and combine with hard-cooked eggs, celery, green onion, and bacon; stir in mayonnaise and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors blend.

ROASTED BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place all bell peppers in large bowl. Pour 6 tablespoons oil over peppers; toss to coat. Place peppers, cut side down, on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt. Roast until peppers are soft and slightly blackened, about 1 hour, reversing sheets after 30 minutes. Cool slightly; peel, if desired. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl; add accumulated juices from baking sheets. Add 3 tablespoons vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Drain peppers; discard juices. Transfer peppers to platter. Season with salt, pepper and more vinegar, if desired. Toss gently; sprinkle with pine nuts.

SWEET RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Place whole peppers on a broiler pan; broil 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 2-3 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers slightly. Continue broiling and rotating until all sides are blistered and blackened. , Immediately place peppers in a brown paper bag. Close bag and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off the charred skin and discard. Remove stem and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. wide strips. , In a large bowl, whisk the oil, parsley, garlic, oregano and salt. Add peppers; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours. Serve on lettuce if desired.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CAPERS & PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Turn on the grill and line a baking tray with foil. Arrange the peppers, skin-side up, on the baking tray and brush with oil. Grill for 10-15 mins, turning, until skins are well charred. Put the peppers in a plastic bag and seal for 5 mins to loosen the skins.
• Meanwhile, crush the garlic and a generous pinch of salt to a paste using a pestle and mortar. Add the vinegar and oil, and blend to make a dressing. Strip the skins and seeds from the peppers, then quarter. Put the flesh in a bowl or food container. Pour over the dressing and scatter with the

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.

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 PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the peppers, vinegar, oil and oregano. Toss and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sliced grilled bread.

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.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CAPERS & PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Turn on the broiler and line a baking tray with foil. Arrange the peppers, skin-side up, on the baking tray and brush with oil. Broil for 10-15 mins, turning, until skins are well charred. Put the peppers in a plastic bag and seal for 5 mins to loosen the skins.
• Meanwhile, crush the garlic and a generous pinch of salt to a paste using a pestle and mortar. Add the vinegar and oil, and blend to make a dressing. Strip the skins and seeds from the peppers, then quarter. Put the flesh in a bowl or food container. Pour over the dressing and scatter with the pinw nuts, capers and basil if using.