Roasted Pepper Salad Piperies Orektiko Food

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
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ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CAPERS & PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Turn on the grill and line a baking tray with foil. Arrange the peppers, skin-side up, on the baking tray and brush with oil. Grill 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

CHICKPEA & ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip onto a plate and crush roughly with a fork. Drain the peppers, then roughly chop. Mix the mashed chickpeas and peppers with the remaining ingredients, plus some seasoning.
• Serve in one big bowl, or four small ones so everyone has their own portion.

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.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon into pepper halves., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the peppers directly on the burner of a gas stove over high heat or on a grill. Just as each section turns puffy and black, turn the peppers with tongs to prevent overcooking. (If you don't have a gas stove, place the peppers on a baking pan, and broil in the oven, turning as each side becomes charred.) Spread peppers on a baking sheet and let cool.
• When peppers are cool enough to handle, halve peppers crosswise and remove stems, ribs, and seeds; scrape away charred skin. Slice peppers into 1-inch-thick strips and transfer to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• Using the flat side of a large knife, crush garlic. Sprinkle garlic with salt and continue crushing with the flat side of the knife until a paste is formed. Add to bowl with peppers, along with capers and vinegar. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well combined. Let salad stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
• To serve salad, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with more oil, if desired. Garnish with olives and basil.

ROASTED CORN AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine corn, bell pepper and oil; toss to coat. Spread in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan or on cookie sheet.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 9 to 14 minutes or until corn is light golden brown, stirring once or twice.
• Place corn mixture in same bowl. Add onions, sugar, cumin, salt and lime juice; mix well.
• Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Use a good meaty pepper (bell peppers are good for this). You can also toss in 1 or 2 HOT peppers if you like the heat.
• Wash and dry the peppers and place in the broiler. Broil on low until the outer skin in blackened. (CAREFUL. don't burn them to much or you will not have anything to peel).
• When broiled, remove and let them cool. Once cooled, peel the outer skin and remove seeds and slice in half or quarters. You must also be gentle because they will be soft and easily tear. Set aside.
• Mince your garlic (if you like a lot of garlic, feel free to add).
• Take a deep plastic container or deep dish (you will need a lid) Layer some peppers, add a sprinkling of garlic and some salt. Keep doing this until you run out of peppers. Your final layer should be garlic.
• Slowly add vinegar and then oil. With a fork, press down the peppers so that the liquid covers the contents. Take care not to press too hard or it will overflow.
• Cover tightly and give a gently shake to blend the oil and vinegar slightly. Place in your fridge about 4 hours or overnight to give the flavors a chance to blend. You may serve the same night but it will be much better the next day. Before you serve taste and adjust the salt or vinegar if too much add a bit of water to tame the sourness of the vinegar and oil.
• This salad too (like my cucumber salad) is very rustic and great on your budget and most importantly the end is really based on the individuals preference to taste, so adjust accordingly. Enjoy!

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD "PIPERIES OREKTIKO"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Cook whole peppers on a sheet pan for 20 - 25 minutes until peppers are wilted and soft.
• After peppers have cooled slightly, peel away the skins and slice them in half. Scrape out seeds and remove stems. Slice into 1/2 strips.
• Arrange strips on a serving tray. Sprinkle with onion, vinegar, oil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill before serving.