Salad With Roasted Peppers

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb bell pepper (mixed, halved lengthwise, seeded)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 8 ounces feta cheese (6 oz diced & 2 oz crumbled)
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 garlic clove (chopped)
• 1 head red leaf lettuce (washed & chopped)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• kalamata olive (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees f; place all peppers, cut side down, on large rimmed baking sheet. drizzle with 2 t oil; roast until peppers are tender & brown in spots (about 20 min). remove from oven & cool 15 min on baking sheet; peel peppers. cut each half lengthwise into 4 strips; season to taste with salt & pepper. place in a small bowl.
• 2 place 6 oz diced feta, 6 t water & 1 t oil in processor; puree until smooth (about 1 min). add garlic & blend 2 seconds; set dressing aside.
• 3 place lettuce in large bowl; toss with remaining 2 t oil, then vinegar. season to taste with salt & pepper; arrange greens on large platter & top with peppers. drizzle feta dressing over & sprinkle with 2 oz crumbled feta; garnish with olives if desired.