Roasted Pepper and Onion Salad with Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
43%
Roasted Pepper and Onion Salad with Blue Cheese
50 min.
6
148kcal

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Indulge in the delightful freshness of our Roasted Pepper and Onion Salad with Blue Cheese, a dish that beautifully marries the rich flavors of roasted vegetables with the creamy tang of blue cheese. Perfectly suited for both casual gatherings and elegant dinner parties, this vegetarian and gluten-free salad is a true crowd-pleaser that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

The vibrant colors of roasted red peppers and caramelized onions create a feast for the eyes, while the crispy frisée adds a light and refreshing crunch to every bite. Enhanced by the robust flavor of garlic and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, each serving bursts with a delightful combination of savory and slightly sweet notes. A hint of Sherry vinegar brings a necessary acidity that brightens the dish, making it an ideal side to accompany your favorite mains or to serve as a stunning antipasti option.

Whether you're enjoying a sunny afternoon snack or starting a formal meal, this Roasted Pepper and Onion Salad can be prepared in just 50 minutes, allowing you to focus on creating memorable moments. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the enticing aromas fill your kitchen – your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cheese blue spanish thinly sliced (such as Cabrales or Valdeón; optional)
  • cups salad leaves curly endive loosely packed ()
  •  garlic clove 
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • medium onion red quartered
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar ()
  •  roasted peppers red in brine packed halved lengthwise drained (from a 24-ounce jar, preferably )

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Combine first 4ingredients in a shallow 2-quart baking dish;toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast vegetables, stirring occasionally,until onions are caramelized and softened,about 40 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
  4. Arrange frisée on plates, dividing evenly.Spoon vegetables over frisée.
  5. Drizzle juicesin baking dish over. Top with cheese, ifdesired.
  6. Per serving: 190 calories, 15 g fat, 2 g fiber
  7. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories148kcal
Protein9.38%
Fat66.8%
Carbs23.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.33
Glycemic Load
1.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.926521715911%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.53mg
Luteolin
1.4mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
1.88mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
11.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:147.89kcal
7.39%
Fat:11.52g
17.72%
Saturated Fat:2.73g
17.06%
Carbohydrates:9.24g
3.08%
Net Carbohydrates:5.42g
1.97%
Sugar:2.09g
2.32%
Cholesterol:5.63mg
1.88%
Sodium:625.16mg
27.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.64g
7.28%
Vitamin K:204.36µg
194.63%
Vitamin A:4062.51IU
81.25%
Vitamin C:36.87mg
44.69%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.86%
Folate:89.03µg
22.26%
Vitamin E:2.83mg
18.88%
Fiber:3.82g
15.29%
Copper:0.27mg
13.63%
Calcium:135.98mg
13.6%
Potassium:421.18mg
12.03%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.49%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.81%
Phosphorus:83.34mg
8.33%
Magnesium:30.48mg
7.62%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.05%
Iron:1.12mg
6.21%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.96%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.3%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.39%
Selenium:2.01µg
2.88%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.53%
Source:Epicurious