Best 20 Roasted Red Pepper Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE ROASTED RED PEPPER AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Toss red pepper halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast until the peppers are very soft and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes. Allow peppers to cool, then dice into 1/4-inch cubes. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
• Combine lentils and cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, add a pinch of salt, and simmer, covered, until the lentils are just tender to the bite, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool. Transfer cooled lentils to the mixing bowl.
• Gently mix in the onion, celery, carrots, and parsley. Add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Combine the Dijon mustard, chopped shallots, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar in a blender. Blend on High for 10 seconds. Gradually add olive oil and blend again until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over lentils and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Taste the salad and add remaining dressing if desired.

CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

ROASTED POTATO, GARLIC, AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450° F.
• Wrap garlic cloves together in foil. Halve potatoes and cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl toss potatoes, bell peppers, and 3 tablespoons oil with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange potatoes and bell peppers in one layer in 2 large shallow baking pans and roast in middle and lower thirds of oven (simultaneously, roast wrapped garlic on either rack), stirring occasionally and switching position of pans halfway through roasting time, until potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
• In a bowl immediately toss potatoes and peppers with 2 tablespoons vinegar and cool. Remove garlic from foil and squeeze pulp into a small bowl. With a fork mash garlic with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and tablespoon vinegar and toss together with potatoes and peppers and salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, add basil. Serve potato salad at room temperature.

CORN, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Add the oil, vinegar, honey and lime juice to a deep bowl. Whisk to combine.
• For the salad: Add the corn, peppers, shallot and cilantro to the bowl. Stir with a spoon until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can marinate. May be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Make it a Meal: Add some grilled shrimp to this salad for a quick and easy one-bowl meal ready in just about 10 minutes.

SWEET CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread the almonds on a baking pan and bake until lightly toasted, about 6 minutes; let cool.
• Heat the cumin and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat until fragrant. Add the corn and saute until bright yellow, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, chile, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to combine.
• Toss the arugula in a large bowl with the corn, red peppers and vinaigrette. Top with the almonds and serve.

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

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 RED-PEPPER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over the flames of a gas burner, turning with tongs until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, broil them 2 or 3 inches from heat source.) Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let stand until cool. Scrape off skins with a paring knife and wipe flesh clean with a paper towel. Keeping stems intact, cut peppers in half lengthwise, then remove and discard seeds. Arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together anchovies, garlic, vinegar, oil, and parsley in a medium bowl. Add beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over peppers and top with Parmesan and greens.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over open flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers, then cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips.
• Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, and dried crushed pepper in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Peppers and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring dressing to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
• Toss sliced fennel bulb with half of dressing in medium bowl. Toss red peppers with remaining dressing in another medium bowl.
• Divide greens among 4 plates. Arrange fennel and red peppers over. Sprinkle reserved fennel fronds, olives, and Parmesan shavings over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRACKED WHEAT SALAD, ROASTED RED PEPPER TAHINI VINAIGRETTE AND GRILLED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
• Thread 2 skewers through 3 scallops sideways so the scallops lie flat. Make 4 sets. Brush the scallops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with Cracked Wheat Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Vinaigrette and grilled lemons.
• Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add the cracked wheat, cover and cook until the wheat is tender and the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Transfer the cracked wheat to a bowl. Add the dill, parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Steep the saffron in hot water for 5 minutes to bloom. Transfer the saffron to a blender and add the tahini, vinegar, 1 tablespoon harissa, honey, garlic, red peppers, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste, and add more harissa if desired.
• With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oils and blend until emulsified. The vinaigrette can be made up to 4 hours in advance, covered and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, about 7 minutes. In a large bowl, combine remaining 3 teaspoons oil, sherry vinegar, garlic, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add tomatoes, roasted peppers, parsley, and toasted bread. Toss to combine.

ROASTED PORTOBELLO, RED PEPPER, AND ARUGULA SALAD FOR ONE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil.
• Brush the mushroom on both sides with olive oil and place gill-side up onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil, and the red wine vinegar. Sprinkle with sliced garlic and shallot; season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the piece of roasted red pepper, and wrap the foil tightly around the mushroom.
• Bake in preheated oven until the mushroom is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Toss the arugula with Romano cheese and salad dressing. Place onto a plate and top with the hot mushroom and pepper. Dig in!

SPICY JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE AND CILANTRO OIL

Steps:

• Combine juices, basil and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.;
• Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and jalapeno and cook until soft. Place beans in a medium bowl, add citrus vinaigrette and ancho chile powder, mix well and season with salt and pepper.;
• In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, chipotle and lime juice and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• CILANTRO OIL: 1 cup olive oil 2 cups cilantro leaves Salt and pepper
• Combine oil, cilantro and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Strain into a squeeze bottle.
• CRAB: 2 pounds jumbo crabmeat, picked over 1/4 cup Roasted Red Pepper sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper
• In a mixing bowl, combine the crab, red pepper sauce, lime juice, honey, chipotle puree and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• ASSEMBLY: Place black beans on a large platter. Top with the crabmeat mixture. Dress with roasted red pepper sauce and squirt cilantro oil around salad.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH RED PEPPER VINAGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 400. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Put them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper. Roast until tender (about 30 minutes), stirring the potatoes occasionally.
• Make the dressing while the potatoes cook. Put the remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a blender, along with the vinegar, bell pepper, cumin, and zest. Salt and pepper to taste, and puree until smooth.
• Toss the warm potatoes with the scallion, mint, and chiles. Add dressing and toss to coat.

ROASTED RED PEPPER POTATO SALAD (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Clean potatoes and cut into bite size chunks. Steam potatoes until tender, approximately 20 minutes. When finished, place in large bowl and allow to cool.
• When potatoes are cool, add red onion and red pepper to bowl. Stir to mix and set aside.
• In a smaller bowl, mix vegan mayo, white wine vinegar, brown mustard, and spices (EXCEPT paprika). Mix well and fold into potato mixture. Sprinkle with paprika (or, if you like some heat, cayenne pepper) and serve.

BRIE AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
• Place spinach in a salad bowl.
• Pour dressing over top and toss to coat.
• Add red peppers, pecans, and Brie cheese, toss again.
• Serve immediately.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Juice the lemon over a medium-sized glass bowl, discarding any seeds. Add the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and chili powder, and whisk in the olive oil. Toss in the red pepper strips and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the chopped fresh parsley and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to cover 1 inch over potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes; rinse with cold water. Place in single layer in 15x10x1-inch pan; refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. Cut cooled potatoes into eighths (bite-size wedges).
• In large serving bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Gently fold in potatoes. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH FETA, PORT AND SPICE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine ruby Port, Sherry wine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon stick and nutmeg in heavy medium saucepan. Boil mixture over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, stirring frequently, about 12 minutes. Transfer mixture, including cinnamon stick, to blender. With machine running, gradually add vegetable oil and blend well. Strain vinaigrette into small bowl. (Vinaigrette can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Char red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose pepper in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper. Cut into thin strips. Combine bell pepper strips, greens and feta in bowl. Toss with dressing to coat. Divide among plates and serve.

GREEN BEAN, ROASTED RED PEPPER, AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the green beans of their tips and tails and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, on the diagonal. Drop the beans into a pot of boiling salted water and cook until just crisp tender. Drain and plunge the beans into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Peel and slice the mango into pieces about the same size as the green beans Roast the red bell pepper, removing the peel and seeds. Cut the pepper into about the same size as the green beans. Remove the stem from the jalapeno pepper, remove the seeds and membranes, and mince the jalapeno finely. Combine the beans, mango, jalapeno pepper and roasted red pepper and mix lightly. Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. Taste and adjust for salt. Dress the salad with the dressing. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over and serve.

BARLEY, CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise in bowl until smooth. Mix in buttermilk, cheese and vinegar. Place barley in strainer, rinse under cold water. Combine barley, 8 cups water and 2 t salt in medium saucepan, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, paritally cover and simmer until barley is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Drain. Mix barley, corn, peppers and 1/2 cup onions in bowl. Add 1 cup dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Chill. Top with remaining green onions. Pass remaining dressing.