Painted Desert Roasted Pepper Salad

Painted Desert Roasted Pepper Salad


1. DRESSING: In a blender, purée the oils with the garlic and onion.

2. Strain into a large jar with a lid.

3. Add the remaining dressing ingredients to the jar.

4. Cover and shake well, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

5. ROASTED PEPPERS SALAD: Slice the roasted chiles and roasted bell peppers into ribbons, 1/2 inch thick.

6. Arrange them decoratively on a serving platter, then pour the dressing over the chiles and peppers.

7. Sprinkle the cheese over the pepper mixture and garnish around the edges with the lettuce.

8. NOTE: I did not have mexican oregano, so I used epazote, and liked the results very much.

9. Other possible substitutions could be savory, regular oregano, thyme, rosemary, or summer savory.

10. I used about 2-3 tablespoons of shredded Monterey Jack cheese per serving, and I felt that was the perfect amount.

11. Although the recipe did not state it, I topped it with a little bit of crushed guacamole-flavored tortilla chips.

12. You could do the same with regular tortilla chips too, if desired.

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