Mesclun Salad With Oven Roasted Peppers And Feta Dressing Food

MESCLUN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Using a long fork, hold the pepper over an open flame and turn it slowly to char the skin all over. This can also be done under a broiler or on a grill. Put the charred pepper in a pastic or paper bag and seal the bag for five minutes. Remove the pepper from the bag and scrape off all the charred skin. Remove the core, seeds and ribs from the inside of the pepper and cut the pepper in strips. Toss in a dish with two tablespoons of the oil.
• Beat the remaining oil with the vinegar and cheese. Season with pepper.
• Put the mesclun in a salad bowl and toss with the peppers and the cheese dressing. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN FETA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the grill to its highest setting. Cut the peppers into quarters, then place them, skin-side up, on a baking sheet. Grill until blackened. Place in a plastic bag, seal, then leave for 5 mins. When cool enough to handle, scrape skins off, discard, then set the peppers aside.
• Place the aubergines on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and cinnamon, then season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and softened - about 25 mins.
• Meanwhile, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well. To serve, place the aubergines, green beans, onion and peppers on a large serving plate. Scatter with the feta and pomegranate seeds. Pour the dressing over, then finish with the parsley.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND FETA

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• To prepare salad, combine the salad greens and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Drizzle dressing over salad, tossing gently to coat.

MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until salt and sugar are dissolved, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Add greens to dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

ROASTED PEPPER & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Wash peppers and lay them in a baking dish. Pour the olive oil over the peppers and bake for about 35 minutes, until wilted and beginning to turn brown. Remove peppers from oven and cover with foil or a towel. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. Carefully remove as much peel as you can from the peppers; discard. Some peel may be stubborn and remain - that's ok. Remove the centers and seeds also.
• Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces and add to a large bowl. Add parsley, feta, lemon zest, and the oil that the peppers cooked in. Toss and serve.
• Keeps refrigerated for about two days. I think the salad tastes best served closer to room temperature.

LENTIL AND HERB SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND FETA

Steps:

• In a medium size pot, combine lentils, water, onion, bay leaf and 2 of the garlic cloves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add salt to taste, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes, until lentils are cooked through but still have some texture. They should not be mushy. Taste and adjust salt. Using tongs, remove onion and bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together vinegar, remaining garlic, salt to taste, and olive oil. Set aside.
• Place a strainer over a bowl and carefully drain lentils. Transfer lentils to a bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth and whisk it into the dressing, then toss dressing with the lentils. Stir in roasted pepper strips and allow to cool if desired. Taste and adjust salt. Shortly before serving stir in fresh herbs, pepper, and feta.