Roasted peppers and spinach salad with pesto vinaigrette is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that makes a perfect side dish or light meal. The roasted peppers add a smoky sweetness, while the spinach provides a fresh, earthy flavor. The pesto vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy richness and a pop of basil flavor.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place spinach in serving bowl.
- Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
- Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
- Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.
ROASTED PEPPERS & SPINACH SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Place peppers in metal pan or on foil and roast under the broiler, turning occasionally, until skins are lightly charred. Remove peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to let steam 10 min. Reserve the liquid that collects in the bowl. Peel and seed peppers and slice into 1-in. (2.5 cm) strips. Set aside.
- To make dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, pesto, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the reserved juices from the roasted peppers.
- Arrange spinach on a platter. Toss the peppers with half the dressing and arrange on the spinach. Add the cucumber and shallot and drizzle with remaining dressing. Garnish with shaved Asiago cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2, Carbohydrate 10, Protein 4, Cholesterol 5, Fiber 2, Sodium 270
ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD
This is a delicious salad that takes no time at all to prepare, and it goes with almost any entree.
Provided by CANDUS_P
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
ROASTED PEPPERS & SPINACH SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Place peppers in metal pan or on foil and roast under the broiler, turning occasionally, until skins are lightly charred. Remove peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to let steam 10 min. Reserve the liquid that collects in the bowl. Peel and seed peppers and slice into 1-in. (2.5 cm) strips. Set aside.
- To make dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, pesto, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the reserved juices from the roasted peppers.
- Arrange spinach on a platter. Toss the peppers with half the dressing and arrange on the spinach. Add the cucumber and shallot and drizzle with remaining dressing. Garnish with shaved Asiago cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2, Carbohydrate 10, Protein 4, Cholesterol 5, Fiber 2, Sodium 270
ROAST BEEF SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE
Use up your Sunday beef roast in a quick after-work meal with this salad. Serve this with bread sticks or rolls and fresh fruit for dessert! Serves 4 for lunch or 2 for dinner.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 300°; put 2 T of the pine nuts in a pie pan and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, set aside.
- Combine the oil and garlic in a food processor and blend until the garlic is finely chopped; add the basil and the remaining 2 T of pine nuts, the cheese, and the salt, process until fairly smooth, stir in the vinegar and 1/4 C of water, set the pesto vinaigrette aside.
- Tear the lettuce into pieces, shred the radicchio.
- Line a serving platter with the greens, top with the roast beef and sprinkle with the toasted nuts; drizzle some of the pesto vinaigrette over the salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.5, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 615.9, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 35.8
ROASTED PEPPER SPINACH SALAD
This refreshing, colorful salad comes from Jillian Moseley-Williams of Barrie, Ontario. The spinach leaves are tossed with sliced veggies and a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Broil the red pepper 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters, about 2 minutes. With tongs, rotate pepper a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place pepper in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred pepper skin. Remove stem and seeds. Finely slice pepper; place in a bowl. Add mushrooms, zucchini and vinaigrette; marinate for at least 10 minutes. Place spinach in a serving bowl; add vegetables and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Pepper Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Spinach Winter Healthy Potluck Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 PEPPERS AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE
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
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
SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSIN
From Rachel Ray. It's delicious as it is, but I suppose adding in some mozzarella or provolone cubes, or maybe some toasted macadamia nuts would be good too... For extra ease, I use the large bag of Ready Pac baby spinach leaves.
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange the spinach in 4 salad bowls or plates. Slice the peppers into thin strips and scatter over the spinach. Whisk together the mustard, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.
- Pour the dressing in a slow stream, back and forth, over the salad; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 1248.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.8
Tips:
- For smoky roasted peppers: Roast peppers directly over the flame of a gas burner or on a hot grill until charred and blistered. Then, place them in a paper bag or covered bowl to steam for 10 minutes. This will make the peppers easier to peel and remove the seeds.
- To save time, use store-bought roasted peppers. Look for jars or cans of roasted red peppers in the grocery store.
- If you don't have pesto on hand, you can make your own by combining fresh basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Or, you can use a jarred pesto sauce.
- To make the salad more substantial, add some grilled or roasted chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- This salad is also great for meal prep. Simply assemble the salad and dressing in advance, and store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat, just toss the salad and dressing together.
Conclusion:
Roasted peppers and spinach salad with pesto vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and a flavorful pesto vinaigrette. The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this roasted peppers and spinach salad a try!
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