Turkish Red Pepper And Tomato Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Roast the red peppers under the broiler until the skin is charred.
• STEP 2.Place the roasted peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for 10 minutes.
• STEP 3.Peel the skin off the peppers, remove the seeds, and slice them into thin strips.
• STEP 4.In a large bowl, combine the sliced peppers, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 5.Toss everything together until well combined.
• STEP 6.Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• STEP 7.Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips

• You can use a grill instead of the broiler to roast the red peppers.
• To save time, you can use jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting them yourself.
• For extra flavor, you can add some crumbled feta cheese or olives to the salad.

Storage and Serving

• This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Before serving, let it come to room temperature if chilled.
• Garnish with additional parsley before serving, if desired.