Roasted Pepper And Onion Salad With Blue Cheese Food

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.

TOMATO, PEPPER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vegetables in bowl and dress with vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.

BLUE CHEESE AND ONION

Steps:

• In a glass dish or serving bowl, layer the blue cheese and onion. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard powder and pepper. Pour over the blue cheese and onions, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature to marinate. Serve on cocktail rye slices.

ROASTED ONION PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERED CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Drizzle onion strips with oil in a 9 inch square pan,sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Toss well.
• Bake onion at 450 degree for 20 minutes and set aside.
• Drain artichoke hearts,reserving 3 tablespoons liquid.
• Stir together mayo,remaining salt and pepper,reserved artichoke liquid,and lemon juice.
• Toss with onion,artichoke hearts,pasta and next 4 ingredients.
• Cover and chill.
• Arrange asparagus spears and tomatoe slices around a large serving platter.
• Spoon pasta mixture in center of platter.
• Sprinkle with blue cheese,and serve with peppered cheese crisps.
• Peppered Cheese Crisps directions--.
• Cut each pita into 6 wedges and seperate.
• Stir together mayo and next 3 ingredients,spread mixture evenly over wedges.
• Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or till edges are browned.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place dressing ingredients in a sealed jar or cruet and shake well to mix.
• Toss all the salad ingredients to mix well.
• Do not add dressing until just before serving.

BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking dish Set aside.
• Slice the onions lengthwise into about 8 wedges each and put in the 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine the blue cheese, milk, butter, Worcestershire, parsley, and pepper. Spoon over onions.
• Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.