Robust Pepper Salad Recipes

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.

SUMMER PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, feta cheese, and olive oil. Chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Seed peppers and cut into strips. Place peppers in a large baking pan. Add garlic cloves. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and half of the lemon juice. Toss slightly to distribute the seasonings.
• Broil on the top rack (closest to the heat source) stirring occasionally until all peppers are soft and some are slightly charred, about 20 min. Place peppers and any accumulated liquid into a bowl or container. Add remaining lemon juice and toss well.
• Serve this salad warm or after it has been refrigerated for at least a few hours. Toss before serving.

ROASTED SWEET PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Rub the peppers lightly with olive oil and place on a sheet pan in the oven. Turn the peppers now and then until the skin blisters. Place in an ice bath. When cool, peel the peppers and remove the seeds. Julienne into 1-inch strips. Peel and cut onion into very thin slices. Chop the basil roughly. Place the garlic in a mortar and crush along with the remaining olive oil. Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, add salt, pepper and vinegar and toss gently. Serve cold or at room temperature.

BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Saute 2 smashed garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, 30 seconds. Add 3 sliced red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers and cook until just warmed through. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lemon, some chopped parsley, and salt and pepper.

CHICKPEA & ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip onto a plate and crush roughly with a fork. Drain the peppers, then roughly chop. Mix the mashed chickpeas and peppers with the remaining ingredients, plus some seasoning.
• Serve in one big bowl, or four small ones so everyone has their own portion.

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 BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Char peppers over open flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Transfer to large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and cool. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Place peppers in medium bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Return to room temperature before serving.

QUICK THREE-PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the peppers and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the peppers directly on the burner of a gas stove over high heat or on a grill. Just as each section turns puffy and black, turn the peppers with tongs to prevent overcooking. (If you don't have a gas stove, place the peppers on a baking pan, and broil in the oven, turning as each side becomes charred.) Spread peppers on a baking sheet and let cool.
• When peppers are cool enough to handle, halve peppers crosswise and remove stems, ribs, and seeds; scrape away charred skin. Slice peppers into 1-inch-thick strips and transfer to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• Using the flat side of a large knife, crush garlic. Sprinkle garlic with salt and continue crushing with the flat side of the knife until a paste is formed. Add to bowl with peppers, along with capers and vinegar. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well combined. Let salad stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
• To serve salad, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with more oil, if desired. Garnish with olives and basil.

SIMPLISTIC PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the spinach on a plate or in a bowl. Sprinkle the red pepper and feta cheese over it. Season with cracked black pepper, and enjoy this healthy meal!

ROASTED-PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together all ingredients and let stand, covered, 1 hour for flavors to develop.

ROBUST ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut salami halves into 1/4 inch slices.
• Pour dressing over combined salami, vegetables and tomatoes.
• Toss lightly, cover; marinate in refrigerator several hours.
• Just before serving, add cheese; toss lightly.
• *Themarinating time is not included*.