Italian Salad with Shaved Parm

4 stars average

Roasted red peppers are a delicious, sweet addition to salad and so easy to make at home.

Course Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 149kcal

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Scatter pine nuts on dry baking pan and roast until golden brown, 5-7 minutes; set aside.
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Start by roasting 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.
2 large red peppers
Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Add arugula, shaved onions, tomato and shaved parm to a large bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
8 cups arugula, 1/2 cup red onion, 1 medium tomato, 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
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.
Fresh basil

This works with any salad greens such as baby mix greens, romaine, kale, etc.