Mediterranean Salad Of Piquillo Peppers Capers And Basil Food

PIQUILLO PEPPER SALAD WITH SARDINES AND BASIL

Steps:

• With a paring knife, cut the sardine in half, top to bottom, along the backbone. Arrange the sardines in a single layer, flesh side down, in a shallow dish. Mix together vinegar, oil, orange juice and oregano; pour over the sardines. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let cure in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Drain the sardines from the marinade, cut into chunks, and toss gently with piquillo peppers and capers. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil. Serve with plenty of grilled flat bread.

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.