Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 yellow bell peppers
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons heavy cream
	1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	fresh ground black pepper
	2/3 lb Fontina cheese , cut into 1 1/2 inch matchsticks ( from Val d'Aosta )
	1/2 cup green olives , coarsely chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

Fat

19g

This Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted yellow peppers, creamy Fontina cheese, and salty green olives creates a flavor profile that is both complex and satisfying. This salad is also loaded with health benefits, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are essential for maintaining good health. Whether you're looking for a side dish to pair with your favorite main course or a light and healthy lunch, this salad is sure to please your taste buds and nourish your body.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and remove the stem, seeds, and membranes. Place the peppers cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3.	Roast the peppers in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender.
4.	Remove the peppers from the oven and immediately transfer them to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for about 10 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
5.	Once the peppers are cool, peel off the skin and cut them into thin strips.
6.	In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
7.	Arrange the pepper strips on a serving platter and toss with the Fontina cheese and chopped green olives.
8.	Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

PROS

This flavorful salad is a perfect side dish for any meal, or can be enjoyed on its own as a light and healthy lunch.

The combination of roasted yellow peppers, Fontina cheese, and green olives creates a delicious and unique flavor profile.

This salad is easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.

CONS

While this salad is low in calories and high in flavor, it does contain a moderate amount of fat and sodium from the Fontina cheese and olives.

Those with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance will need to substitute the cheese with a dairy-free alternative.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants from the yellow peppers, which have been linked to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation in the body.
Fontina cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, which are essential for strong bones and muscles.