MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED TRI-COLOR BELL PEPPER SALAD

Mediterranean Roasted Tri-Color Bell Pepper Salad image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time P1DT1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large orange bell peppers, cut in half, seeded and membrane removed
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut in half, seeded and membrane removed
1 large red bell pepper, cut in half, seeded and membrane removed
1/3 cup olive oil (I reduced the amount by half)
1 yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
squeeze fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste
fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

Steps:

BROIL the bell pepper halves for about 10 minutes or until the skin is blistered and blackened.
Place the bell peppers in a clean paper bag, seal bag and allow peppers to "sweat" for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, heat up 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan and sautè the onion.
Fry for approximately 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
Remove pan from heat and set aside. Important: *Reserve* olive oil in the pan.
Next, take the bell peppers out of the paper bag and if cool enough to handle, peel the skins.
Discard the skins and slice the peppers into thin strips.
Place the bell peppers, the cooked onions and any remaining olive oil from the pan into a shallow salad bowl.
Add the crushed garlic and pour on the remaining olive oil.
Add a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Mix ingredients well, cover and marinate 2-3 hours. Stir the mixture once or twice.
Finally, garnish the pepper salad with fresh chopped Italian parsley.
Serve at room temperature and with crusty bread.
Servings are estimated as a salad.