Grilled Portobello And Red Pepper Salad With Rosemary Dressing Food

GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush both sides of portobello mushrooms with 1/3 cup olive oil. Place whole mushrooms and whole red bell peppers on grill rack. Grill until mushrooms are tender and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for mushrooms and 25 minutes for bell peppers. Transfer mushrooms to plate. Enclose bell peppers in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Season mushrooms and peppers to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and garlic clove in food processor. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and process until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Arrange mixed baby greens on large platter. Top with portobello mushroom strips, then red bell pepper strips. Drizzle dressing over and serve.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbeque (medium heat).
• Brush both sides of mushrooms with 1/3 cup olive oil.
• Place whole mushrooms and whole red bell peppers on grill rack.
• Grill till mushrooms are tender and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for mushrooms and 25 minutes for bell peppers.
• Transfer mushrooms to a plate.
• Enclose bell peppers in a paper bag.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Peel and seed peppers.
• Cut mushrooms and bell peppers into 1/2 inch wide strips.
• Season mushrooms and peppers with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and garlic clove in food processor.
• With machine running, gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil and proces until well blended.
• Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange mixed greens on a large platter.
• Top with mushroom strips, and then red bell pepper strips.
• Drizzle dressing over all and serve.

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool.
• Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper.
• Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly.
• Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

GREEN BEAN, ONION, ROAST POTATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Halve potatoes, unpeeled, and cut them into 1 inch wedges.
• In a large roasting pan heat 1/3 cup of the oil in the middle of a preheated 425F oven for 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes, tossing well to coat with oil and roast them, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes, or until tender.
• Let cool in pan.
• In a blender, puree garlic, vinegar, rosemary and salt to taste.
• With motor running, add remaining 1/3 cup of oil and blend well until emulsified.
• In a small bowl of ice and cold water, let onion soak for 5 minutes, drain and pat dry.
• Boil green beans in salted water for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender, and drain.
• Refresh under cold water and pat dry.
• In a very large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, beans and olives.
• Add dressing and toss gently.
• Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO, TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Stir together pesto and olive oil, set aside.
• If desired, scrape off black gills under mushroom caps, and discard (the original recipe calls for this step but it is optional).
• Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto mixture into each mushroom cap and spread evenly.
• Gently mix feta cheese with diced tomatoes, and divide evenly to top each mushroom.
• If making ahead, wrap the topped mushroom in plastic wrap, and chill till ready to grill.
• Grill mushrooms over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with knife. Serve hot and enjoy.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Brush mushrooms and onions with dressing. Grill 3 min. on each side. Brush with any remaining dressing; grill an additional 2 min. on each side.
• Spread cut sides of rolls with mayo; fill with mushrooms, onions and Singles.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Lightly spray the mushrooms with olive oil spray. Lightly spray a large indoor grill pan or grill rack with olive oil spray. Heat the pan for several minutes over medium-high heat or preheat the grill on medium high.
• Grill the mushrooms for about 30 minutes, or until juicy. (The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the mushrooms. If you cook them too long, they will dry out.) Transfer to a cutting board. Slice to the desired thickness.
• In a large bowl, stir together the mushrooms and roasted peppers.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the mushroom mixture. Stir gently. Serve at room temperature.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 12
• Total fat: 0.0g
• Saturated: 0.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated: 0.0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1mg
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Calcium: 3mg
• Potassium: 101mg
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