Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil
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Take your summer gatherings to the next level with this colorful, make-ahead roasted red pepper salad—perfect alongside your favorite grilled dishes.
Next time you’re asked to bring a veggie or salad to a summer gathering or cookout, consider these sweet and smoky bell peppers. With tangy feta, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and briny olives, the salad not only looks stunning on a platter but also pairs wonderfully with toasted pita bread, grilled lamb burgers, lamb kofta, or chicken kabobs. A special thanks to Linda Grimes, a South Lake Tahoe restaurateur and one of my wonderful readers, for sharing this delicious recipe.
What You’ll Need To Make Roasted Pepper Salad With Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by placing the pepper halves face-down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Broil until blackened and charred all over.
Place the cooked peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. This steams the peppers and makes them much easier to peel.
Once the peppers are cool, the skin will peel right off. Cut the peeled roasted peppers into slices.
Combine the peppers with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
Toss to combine, then refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a small skillet to enhance their flavor. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and top with feta, olives and toasted pine nuts.
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Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (any combination of red, yellow or orange), halved, seeded and cored
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 ounces (a scant ½ cup) crumbled Feta
- ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives
Instructions
- Set an oven rack in the top position and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes, rotating the pan once, until well charred. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap (so they steam) and let cool until luke warm.
- Peel the skin from the peppers (do not rinse under water) and cut into ¾-inch strips. Place back in the bowl; add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the nuts to a small bowl to stop the cooking process. (Pay close attention: they go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly.)
- Transfer the marinated peppers to a serving dish and top with the feta, olives, toasted pine nuts and remaining tablespoon basil (do not toss). Garnish with whole basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 194
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Sugar: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 673mg
- Cholesterol: 13mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Hi, I tried your recipe for dinner and I loved it, thank you so much! I just have a question, when you say transfer the bell peppers to the serving platter, do I transfer the marinade left at the bottom of the bowl too or do I just pick out the bell peppers please?
Glad you liked it! I’d leave the extra marinade behind.
I made this following recipe exactly and it was incredible! Thank you so much again, Jenn, for another fabulous recipe.
A new favorite, colorful and delicious. I was more generous with the feta and pine nuts (Trader Joes has them already toasted). Is there a secret to peeling he pepper?. The ones at the top of the bowl were harder than the ones at the bottom of the bowl which were a little warmer. I’m guessing that perhaps I let them cool too much. Your thoughts Jenn?
Glad you enjoyed it! I use a paring knife to peel the peppers, but I know many people do it by hand. I think you’re right – as the peppers cool, they become a bit more challenging to peel. The only advice is to work as quickly as possible (but if you happen to try a paring knife, be careful)!
Hi Jenn,
I am making this recipe tonight for tomorrow. Can I toast the pine nuts today as well? If so, what is the best way to store them so they taste fresh tomorrow. If you don’t recommend it, I will toast them tomorrow.
Thanks for your amazing recipes!
Hi Nitza, it’s perfectly fine to toast the pine nuts today. I’d store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them. Enjoy!