Grilled Vegetable Salad With Goat Cheese

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Charred sweet peppers and tangy goat cheese create a smoky, rustic summer favorite
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This vibrant salad celebrates the natural sweetness of bell peppers, enhanced by the smoky char of the grill. The slight bitterness and creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese provide a perfect counterpoint to the caramelized vegetables. It’s a dish that feels effortlessly elegant yet simple to prepare, making it ideal for warm-weather gatherings, light lunches, or as a sophisticated side dish for grilled meats. The texture contrast between the tender, blistered peppers and the soft cheese makes every bite interesting. Fresh herbs and a simple vinaigrette tie the flavors together, creating a balanced dish that is both refreshing and satisfying without being heavy.

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Grilled Vegetable Salad With Goat Cheese

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 19.5

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This vibrant salad celebrates the natural sweetness of bell peppers, enhanced by the smoky char of the grill. The slight bitterness and creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese provide a perfect counterpoint to the caramelized vegetables. It&# 226;ÂÂs a dish that feels effortlessly elegant yet simple to prepare, making it ideal for warm-weather gatherings, light lunches, or as a sophisticated side dish for grilled meats. The texture contrast between the tender, blistered peppers and the soft cheese makes every bite interesting. Fresh herbs and a simple vinaigrette tie the flavors together, creating a balanced dish that is both refreshing and satisfying without being heavy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
  3. Place peppers cut-side down on the grill grates.
  4. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes until the skin is charred and blistered and flesh is tender.
  5. Remove peppers from grill and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap to steam for 5 minutes.
  6. Peel off the charred skin and discard.
  7. Slice the grilled peppers into strips.
  8. Arrange pepper strips on a serving platter.
  9. Crumble goat cheese over the warm peppers.
  10. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately while peppers are still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 19.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.8g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: grilled, vegetable, salad, goat cheese, bell pepper, smoky, charred, summer, side dish, healthy, easy, fresh, veggie, bbq, light, tangy, roasted, peppers, dinner, appetizer
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