Best Roasted Peppers And Spinach Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette Recipes

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Salad image

Categories Salad Leafy Green Pepper Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Spinach Winter Healthy Potluck Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 red bell peppers
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups packed)

Steps:

Quick-roast and peel pepper . Cut roasted peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. In a small bowl whisk together honey, mustard, and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and black pepper. Roasted peppers and vinaigrette may be prepared 2 days ahead and chilled separately, covered.
In a large bowl toss roasted peppers and spinach with vinaigrette and salt and black pepper to taste.

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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I created this colorful salad for a 4-H project and took it all the way to the state competition, where I won first place! I'd love to have my own Italian restaurant someday.-Seth Murdoch, Red Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
5 fresh basil leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ROASTED PEPPERS AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE

Roasted Peppers and Spinach Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette image

Taken from Sobeys Inspired magazine Spring 2011 with adjustments. You can use yellow or orange peppers if you prefer. I cut the original recipe back to serve two, but didn't change the dressing amounts, so you will have some leftover. Prep time does not include roasting of the pepper.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large red pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 cups fresh spinach, washed, torn into bite sized pieces
2 cups romaine lettuce, washed, torn into bite sized pieces
1/4 English cucumber, halved and sliced into thin discs
1 large shallot, sliced thinly
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In jar with tight fitting lid, place oil through salt and pepper. Shake well and set aside.
In large bowl, combine the greens. Toss with some of the dressing.
Evenly distribute the salad among 2 salad plates.
Top with peppers, cucumber, shallots.
Drizzle some more of the vinaigrette and add the cheese.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 398.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 7.7