Grilled Vegetables
Healthy Bell Pepper Salad
Salads will never go out of fashion because they are so versatile. You can choose from pineapple cream cheese salad, spicy Asian salad, healthy salad recipes and so many more. Modern salads might feature grilled vegetables, nuts, exotic cheeses and much more besides.
This black eye pea, garlic and pepper salad features grilled vegetables and fresh pineapple. The pineapple is left raw in this fresh pineapple salad, to provide a satisfying crunch with the other softened ingredients.
Pineapple, Red Pepper and Black Eye Pea Salad
Ingredients -
2 15 ounce cans black eye peas, rinsed and drained
4 stalks celery
1/2 red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and chopped
2 cups diced, peeled, cored, fresh pineapple
2 red bell peppers in ½ inch pieces
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
¼ iceberg lettuce
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Preparation:
Grill the peppers, celery, and onion over a medium hot grill until they are tender.
Chop the onion and celery into bite sized pieces. Mix the black eye peas, pine nuts, pineapple, chili, grilled vegetables, and cilantro in large bowl.
Whisk the mustard, garlic, and cider vinegar together in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil gradually.
Add this to the salad and toss well to coat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate.
You can prepare this part one day ahead if you want.
Line a large bowl with the lettuce and fill it with the salad.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.
(Serves 6)
