Best 10 Roasted Peppers And Spinach Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Sweet Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package triple-washed spinach
3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
A few pinches sugar
A few pinches salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small wedge Gorgonzola, crumbled (about 2 ounces)

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



Roasted Peppers & Spinach Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette image

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg sweet bell peppers (3 peppers)
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 tbsp pesto 15 mL
1 tbsp red wine vinegar 15 mL
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 7 mL
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 1 mL
1 cup baby spinach 250 mL
1/2 English cucumber, sliced into half moons (and seeded, if desired)
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shaved Asiago cheese 60 mL

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



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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

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.

SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD



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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

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar

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



Roasted Peppers & Spinach Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette image

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg sweet bell peppers (3 peppers)
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 tbsp pesto 15 mL
1 tbsp red wine vinegar 15 mL
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 7 mL
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 1 mL
1 cup baby spinach 250 mL
1/2 English cucumber, sliced into half moons (and seeded, if desired)
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shaved Asiago cheese 60 mL

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



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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

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, quartered
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated (1/3 C. do NOT use the stuff in the green can!)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 lb rare roast beef, in julienne strips
2 heads boston lettuce, cored,rinsed and dried
8 leaves radicchio, rinsed and dried

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



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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

1 medium sweet red pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 small zucchini, julienned
1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette
2 cups fresh baby spinach

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



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

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 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

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

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSIN



Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Salad With Honey Balsamic Dressin image

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

10 ounces fresh spinach leaves, washed
1 (12 -14 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, well drained
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

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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