Roasted Pepper and Cherry Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Perfect for red pepper lovers from tasteofhome and works really well on a roasted lamb shoulder cooked on a barbecue!

Serves 6

Roasted Pepper and Cherry Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Ingredients

  • 2 each large sweet yellow, red and green peppers
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon each minced fresh oregano, rosemary, basil and parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 carton (300g) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 5 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Grill peppers 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.
  2. Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion.
  3. 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.
  4. Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.
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