Roasted Bell Pepper Salad
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 6 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- Preheat the broiler.
- Cover a heavy baking sheet with foil.
- Arrange the bell peppers on the baking sheet and broil until the skins brown and blister, turning the peppers over occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Enclose the peppers in a resealable plastic bag and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- Peel and seed the peppers, and cut them into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
- In a medium bowl, toss the pepper strips, olives, oil, capers, basil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to combine.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
- (The salad can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.)
red bell peppers, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, olives, olive oil, capers, fresh basil, garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-bell-pepper-salad-376660 (may not work)