Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Salad
Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Salad combines smoky, sweet roasted red peppers with crumbly, tangy feta cheese for a salad that is both light and refreshing. This dish offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors.
Equipment
- Bowl To mix the salad ingredients
- whisk To whisk the dressing
- Knife To chop herbs and optional vegetables
Ingredients
- 3 Roasted Red Peppers freshly roasted or quality jarred, drained thoroughly
- 150 grams Feta Cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for dressing
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or Red Wine Vinegar adds bright acidity
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil, or Mint) finely chopped
- ¼ cup Red Onion thinly sliced, optional
- ¼ cup Olives or Cucumber sliced, optional for briny or crisp freshness
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers – Roast fresh peppers until skins blister, steam covered for 10 minutes, peel, seed, and slice. Drain jarred peppers thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- Make the Dressing – Whisk olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine Herbs and Vegetables – Chop herbs finely; slice onion and prepare olives or cucumber if using.
- Assemble the Salad – Toss roasted peppers with herbs, optional veggies, and dressing gently to coat.
- Add Feta Last – Crumble or fold in feta carefully to keep texture intact.
- Rest and Serve – Let salad sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use fresh, quality produce and balance seasoning well for best flavor.
- Prepare roasted peppers ahead or buy quality jarred peppers; drain thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
- Resting the salad before serving allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; add fresh herbs and feta before serving again.
- Reheat roasted peppers gently in a low oven covered with foil or in short microwave bursts; avoid overheating feta.
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