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Fontina Cheese & Sweet Red Pepper Salad

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This Fontina Cheese and Sweet Red Pepper Salad offers a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and sweet flavors. The mild, buttery notes of Italian fontina cheese pair beautifully with the caramelized sweetness of roasted red peppers. Crisp celery, fresh chives, and sharp green onions add texture and brightness, while a simple red-wine vinegar and Dijon mustard vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy kick. Anchovies provide a subtle umami depth that enhances the overall profile without overpowering the fresh ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a starter before a main course, this salad is easy to assemble and impressive enough for entertaining. Its a fresh, satisfying dish that highlights the quality of its simple ingredients.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 206.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Fontina Cheese and Sweet Red Pepper Salad offers a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and sweet flavors. The mild, buttery notes of Italian fontina cheese pair beautifully with the caramelized sweetness of roasted red peppers. Crisp celery, fresh chives, and sharp green onions add texture and brightness, while a simple red-wine vinegar and Dijon mustard vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy kick. Anchovies provide a subtle umami depth that enhances the overall profile without overpowering the fresh ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a starter before a main course, this salad is easy to assemble and impressive enough for entertaining. Its a fresh, satisfying dish that highlights the quality of its simple ingredients.
Ingredients
  • 1 head Iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small bunch Green onions, finely sliced
  • 5 strips Anchovies, diced
  • 4 oz Italian fontina cheese, cubed
  • 8 oz Jarred roasted sweet red peppers, cut into 1/4-inch wide slices
  • 1/4 cup Fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Red-wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon Fresh ground pepper
  • 6 tablespoons Olive oil
Directions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine the red-wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, and fresh ground pepper.
  2. 2
    Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.
  3. 3
    In a large salad bowl, toss the torn iceberg lettuce with the sliced green onions, chopped chives, diced celery, and diced anchovies.
  4. 4
    Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the lettuce mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. 5
    Divide the dressed salad mixture equally among six salad plates.
  6. 6
    Place the cubes of fontina cheese in the center of each salad portion.
  7. 7
    Arrange the sliced roasted red peppers around the cheese on each plate.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 206.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.7g35%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 26.3mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.3g1%

* 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: fontina, cheese, salad, red pepper, roasted pepper, italian salad, vinaigrette, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, anchovy, chives, celery, green onion, lettuce, fresh salad, side dish, lunch idea, picnic food, summer salad, easy recipe
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