Roasted Peppers With Basil

This richly flavored salad benefits from being made several hours in advance. From The Classic Vegetarian Cookbook.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  large  red peppers
• 2  large  yellow peppers
• 2  teaspoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  salt, to taste
•  black pepper, freshly ground to taste
• 7  sprigs fresh basil (approximate)

Directions

1. Quarter the peppers. Place them under a hot broiler, shiny side up, until the skin blisters and turns black. Allow to cool. Tear off the papery skin, and remove and discard the stalk and seeds. Cut the flesh into strips and place the strips in a shallow dish.
2. Sprinkle with vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper. Tear the basil leaves and scatter them over the top. Mix the ingredients lightly together.
3. Serve at once, or keep in a cool place for later. If served later, mix again, and check the seasoning.