Green Pepper Salad

This is a Romanian dish which is also featured in Middle Eastern menus. Israeli green peppers are known for their sweetness. Thank you, Israeli Embassy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large green peppers
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 deg F (210 deg C).
2. Place whole peppers on a flat baking tray and roast, turning often, until skin is soft.
3. Remove from oven and peel.
4. Remove seeds and cut peppers into strips.
5. In a non-metal dish, mix oil, lemon juice and garlic.
6. Stir in pepper strips, season with salt and pepper, and chill.