Easy Roasted Bell Pepper Salad
This colorful salad combines sweet and salty flavors from roasted bell peppers, tangy cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all combined with a zesty dressing. Perfect for festive gatherings like Thanksgiving or Christmas, this simple yet impressive dish is sure to make your family and friends smile!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers 2 of each color, red and yellow
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to toss peppers.
- 50 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons baby capers drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves coriander
Roasted Pepper Dressing
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablesppons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Wash, dry, and cut the bell peppers into 0.7-inch strips. (approximately 1.5-2 cm)
- Place the bell peppers on the prepared baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Roast the bell peppers in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until softened to your preference.
- Remove the roasted peppers from the oven and let them cool.
- In a small jar or bowl combine red wine vinegar and lemon juice, add the cranberries and let them soak for 20-30 minutes.
- Take the cranberries out and drain. Add olive oil to the vinegar and lemon juice mixture and mix well.
- Arrange the roasted peppers on a serving plate. Top with cranberries, capers, crumbled feta, and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop, making it even more delicious!
You can prepare the roasted peppers and dressing in advance. Combine just before serving for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2855IU | Vitamin C: 115mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
