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Roasted Bell Pepper Salad....When bell peppers are in season, I like to roast them. My mom would usually make this salad(without the trimmings) 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(using my microplane). 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 breads, 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. I always do mine on my grill... you can also do them in the oven, using your broiler. You don't have to use multi colored bell peppers, but I like the color contrast it provides. For this recipe, I used 3 bell peppers...feel free to make more or less. Also, the vinaigrette is according to taste, so season to your liking.
You will need:3 bell peppersMarinade:3 TBS olive oil1 TBS vinegar(you may need to add more)salt and pepper to taste1 clove garlic(optional...I don't always use this)Toppings: this is optional, feel free to omit2 TBS sliced kalamata olives1 TBS capersgrated feta cheese Directions:
Preheat grill on high.Wash and dry bell peppers.[Image]Place on preheated grill. Grill until black blisters form.[Image] Turn on second side and grill till black blisters form. [Image]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.[Image]Mix marinade ingredients...adjust seasoning and pour over bell pepper strips. [Image] 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.