Roasted Red Pepper Salad

A white plate with roasted red peppers in oil, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Nearby are a head of garlic, extra basil on a small plate, a red container, and slices of bread—perfect for trying your favorite roasted peppers recipe.

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5 from 2 votes

Enjoy this versatile salad in your favorite sandwiches, salads, or as an addition to your charcuterie boards.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Resting Time15

Total Time40

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Keyword: roasted peppers, Roasted Peppers Recipe, Roasted Red Peppers

Servings: servings

Author: Sammy Montgoms

Equipment

1 baking sheet

Ingredients

1½ tbsp olive oil extra virgin
5 large red peppers
2 tbsp red onion sliced thin
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
salt to taste
fresh basil to garnish, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to broil (500°F if your oven has a temperature setting for broil).
Line a large baking tray with foil and evenly space out your peppers.
Add the tray to the second shelf from the top in your oven and broil for 4-5 minutes, until the skin on the peppers starts to blister.
Using tongs, flip and continue to broil, checking and flipping every 4-5 minutes, until the peppers are nearly entirely black.
This should take between 20-30 minutes.
Transfer the roasted peppers to a large bowl and allow to cool until you can easily handle.
Once cooled, simply use your fingers to gently grab and pull the loosened, bubbly skin away from the flesh of the pepper.
Discard the skin, stem, and seeds.
Slice the peppers into thin strips and add to bowl.
Next, add your olive oil, red onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt.
Gently toss to combine.
Sammy tips: the peppers will release some flavourful oil as they sit; this is normal and will add to the dressing.
Garnish with fresh basil.
Serve with crusty bread and enjoy.

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Notes

Make ahead: this salad can be made 3 hours in advance and can be left at room temperature until ready to serve. In addition you can make this salad the day before. Ensure to allow to come to room temperature before serving.

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