Broiled Fennel and Red Bell Pepper Salad
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large fennel bulbs, tops trimmed, fronds reserved
- 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, each cut into 8 strips
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Preheat broiler.
- Line small baking sheet with foil; brush foil with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Cut each fennel bulb vertically into 8 wedges, keeping part of core attached to each wedge.
- Place fennel, cut side down, on prepared sheet.
- Brush fennel all over with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Broil fennel until just tender and beginning to brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Arrange fennel on large serving platter.
- Set baking sheet aside.
- Place bell pepper strips in medium bowl.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to the peppers and toss to coat.
- Arrange peppers on reserved baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Broil until peppers are charred in spots and just tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Arrange peppers among fennel wedges on platter.
- Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over broiled vegetables.
- Garnish salad with some reserved fennel fronds.
- Serve salad warm or at room temperature.
olive oil, fennel bulbs, red bell peppers, lemon juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broiled-fennel-and-red-bell-pepper-salad-101941 (may not work)