Roasted Peppers and Spinach Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette

Name: Roasted Peppers and Spinach Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large red pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips; 2 cups fresh spinach, washed, torn into bite sized pieces; 2 cups romaine lettuce, washed, torn into bite sized pieces; 1/4 English cucumber, halved and sliced into thin discs; 1 large shallot, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon pesto sauce; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Recipe by Lori Mama

Taken from Sobeys Inspired magazine Spring 2011 with adjustments. You can use yellow or orange peppers if you prefer. I cut the original recipe back to serve two, but didn't change the dressing amounts, so you will have some leftover. Prep time does not include roasting of the pepper.

READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

large red pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips
2

cups fresh spinach, washed, torn into bite sized pieces
2

cups romaine lettuce, washed, torn into bite sized pieces
¹⁄₄

English cucumber, halved and sliced into thin discs
1

large shallot, sliced thinly
¹⁄₄

cup grated parmesan cheese
1

tablespoon oil
1

tablespoon red wine vinegar
1

tablespoon pesto sauce
1

teaspoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₈

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈

teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

In jar with tight fitting lid, place oil through salt and pepper. Shake well and set aside.
In large bowl, combine the greens. Toss with some of the dressing.
Evenly distribute the salad among 2 salad plates.
Top with peppers, cucumber, shallots.
Drizzle some more of the vinaigrette and add the cheese.
Serve.