Roasted Bell Pepper Salad
When bell peppers are in season, I like to roast them. My mom would usually make this salad for us while growing up... it was delicious! I usually do a simple vinaigrette dressing for the salad... the typical vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. But this time around, I wanted to make it a bit more special for dinner. I chose to add some capers, sliced kalamata olives, and a fine dusting of feta cheese. I suppose it was a bit more Greek.... you can also leave it plain. But, putting the marinated roasted peppers in a 3-inch ring gives the salad height... and a more elegant look. The salad is also great as a side dish, stuffed in pita bread, and even on sandwiches/burgers. Chop them up and make a roasted bell pepper dip. Serve it with some crostini/pita chips. You can place pepper strips on top of pizzas or process them with some roasted tomatoes and make a salsa.... there are so many uses for them.
When bell peppers are in season, I like to roast them. My mom would usually make this salad for us while growing up... it was delicious! I usually do a simple vinaigrette dressing for the salad... the typical vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. But this time around, I wanted to make it a bit more special for dinner. I chose to add some capers, sliced kalamata olives, and a fine dusting of feta cheese. I suppose it was a bit more Greek.... you can also leave it plain. But, putting the marinated roasted peppers in a 3-inch ring gives the salad height... and a more elegant look. The salad is also great as a side dish, stuffed in pita bread, and even on sandwiches/burgers. Chop them up and make a roasted bell pepper dip. Serve it with some crostini/pita chips. You can place pepper strips on top of pizzas or process them with some roasted tomatoes and make a salsa.... there are so many uses for them.
- Carbohydrate 3.17246333333333 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 7.16501666666667 g
- Fiber 1.15746669658025 g
- Protein 0.600846666666667 g
- Saturated Fat 1.00995466666667 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (74g)
- Sodium 94.7933333333333 mg
- Sugar 2.01499663675308 g
- Trans Fat 0.225309666666668 g
- Calories 76 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat grill on high.
- Wash and dry bell peppers.
- Place on preheated grill. Grill until black blisters form.
- Turn on second side and grill till black blisters form.
- Place grilled bell peppers in a bowl cover with plastic wrap. This will steam the bell peppers and help them to peel easier.
- When the bell peppers are cool , peel and slice into strips.
- Mix marinade ingredients...adjust seasoning and pour over bell pepper strips.
- Take a 3 inch ring and place it in the center of a plate.
- Place a few red bell pepper strips at the bottom of the ring.
- Add yellow and then orange bell pepper strips.
- Place a few sliced kalamata olives.
- Lift the ring and sprinkle some capers and a dusting of feta cheese.
- You may drizzle some more olive oil.
