Best 2 Mediterranean Mixed Pepper Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN MIXED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Broil the pepper halves for about 5 minutes, until the skin has blistered and blackened.
• Pop them into a plastic bag, seal and leave for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for about 5-6 minutes, until softened and translucent.
• Remove from the heat and reserve.
• Take the peppers out of the bag and peel off the skins.
• Discard the pepper skins and slice each pepper half into fairly thin strips.
• Place the peppers, cooked onions, and any oil from the pan in a bowl.
• Add the crushed garlic, pepper, salt; pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, add a generous squeeze of lemon juice and season to taste.
• Mix well, cover and marinate for 2-3 hours, stirring the mixture once or twice.
• Just before serving, garnish the pepper salad with chopped fresh parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN MIXED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Seed the peppers and cut into 2 or 3 large pieces each. Place under the broiler, skin side up, until black blisters form. Remove peppers from oven and immediately place them in either a covered bowl or a paper or plastic bag for about 10 to 15 minutes. After steaming in the bowl or bag the peppers will be easy to peel.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan and add the onion slices. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until softened and translucent. Remove from heat and reserve.
• 3. Remove the peppers from bag or bowl and peel off the skins. Discard the skins and cut the peppers into fairly thin slices.
• 4. Place the peppers, cooked onions and any pan drippings into a bowl. Add the garlic, remaining olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well, cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice.
• 5. Garnish the salad with chopped parsley and serve as an appetizer or to accompany cold meats.