SWEET RED PEPPER SALAD

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The garlic, oregano and olive oil give this salad a taste that's as bold as its color. We've eaten it as a side dish or piled high on garlic toast as an appetizer or snack. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 medium sweet red peppers
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

Place whole peppers on a broiler pan; broil 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 2-3 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers slightly. Continue broiling and rotating until all sides are blistered and blackened. , Immediately place peppers in a brown paper bag. Close bag and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off the charred skin and discard. Remove stem and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. wide strips. , In a large bowl, whisk the oil, parsley, garlic, oregano and salt. Add peppers; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours. Serve on lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.