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Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette - perfect with warm potatoes, poached salmon, chicken, lentils, or avocados.
Ingredients
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 large garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 large or 2 small anchovy fillets, rinsed well
  • 1-1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation
  1. Roast the pepper over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until softened and black all over.
  2. Place pepper into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Allow to sit until collapsed (about 15 minutes).
  4. Peel, core, and remove seeds. Remove inner ribs.
  5. Coarsely chop pepper.
  6. Combine pepper, garlic, and anchovy in a blender, pulsing until finely chopped.
  7. Add vinegars and mayonnaise.
  8. Process until fairly smooth.
  9. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream.
  10. Process until dressing thickens.
  11. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes
Will keep tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Makes about 1-1/4 cup dressing.

Perfect for roasted potatoes, sturdy greens, or grilled steaks...

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