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Italian Salad with Shaved Parm
Roasted red peppers are a delicious, sweet addition to salad and so easy to make at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
131 kcal
Course:
Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 red bell pepper
- 2 tbs pine nuts
- 6 c mixed baby greens
- 1 tomato diced, medium
- ¼ c Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- basil parsley or herbs of choice (garnish, fresh
Instructions
- First, roast the peppers over a hot grill or gas flame on the stove.
- Using tongs, hold the pepper directly over the heat and rotate every 30-60 seconds until all sides are nicely charred and black.
- Place in a glass dish and cover with plastic wrap to steam.
- Next, toast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat.
- Stir the pine nuts frequently to brown evenly; set aside.
- Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Add salad greens, tomato and shaved parm to a large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
- Once peppers have steamed for about 5-10 minutes, gently remove the skin and open to remove seeds.
- Slice into 1 in strips and add to the salad.
- Pour reserved vinaigrette all over the perimeter of the bowl and use tongs (or your hands!) to gently toss the salad.
- Garnish with fresh basil, parsley or any herbs of choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10.4g
(3%)
Protein
5.6g
(11%)
Fat
8.6g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
2.4g
(12%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Fiber
3.5g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 11% |
| Fat | 8.6g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.