Grilled Portobello And Red Bell Pepper Salad With Rosemary Dressing Recipes

GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbeque (medium heat).
• Brush both sides of mushrooms with 1/3 cup olive oil.
• Place whole mushrooms and whole red bell peppers on grill rack.
• Grill till mushrooms are tender and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for mushrooms and 25 minutes for bell peppers.
• Transfer mushrooms to a plate.
• Enclose bell peppers in a paper bag.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Peel and seed peppers.
• Cut mushrooms and bell peppers into 1/2 inch wide strips.
• Season mushrooms and peppers with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and garlic clove in food processor.
• With machine running, gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil and proces until well blended.
• Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange mixed greens on a large platter.
• Top with mushroom strips, and then red bell pepper strips.
• Drizzle dressing over all and serve.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush both sides of portobello mushrooms with 1/3 cup olive oil. Place whole mushrooms and whole red bell peppers on grill rack. Grill until mushrooms are tender and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for mushrooms and 25 minutes for bell peppers. Transfer mushrooms to plate. Enclose bell peppers in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Season mushrooms and peppers to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and garlic clove in food processor. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and process until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Arrange mixed baby greens on large platter. Top with portobello mushroom strips, then red bell pepper strips. Drizzle dressing over and serve.

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool.
• Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper.
• Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly.
• Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS, RED BELL PEPPER, AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Pour in a large resealable bag and add mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Line a vegetable pan with aluminum foil and place on the preheated grill. Add vegetables with vinaigrette to the pan on the grill.
• Grill vegetables until desired softness or crunchiness is reached, 5 to 7 minutes.