Salada de Pimentão

Salada de Pimentão is a vibrant Brazilian salad featuring roasted bell peppers, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. This vegan dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition.

Salada de Pimentão
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Brazilian
150 kcal

Ingredients

  • Red Bell Pepper - 1
  • Yellow Bell Pepper - 1
  • Green Bell Pepper - 1
  • Red Onion - 50 grams
  • Cherry Tomatoes - 100 grams
  • Fresh Parsley - 15 grams
  • Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Apple Cider Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Cut the red, yellow, and green bell peppers in half, remove the seeds, and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the peppers in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the skins are blistered and charred.
  4. While the peppers are roasting, finely chop the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Once the peppers are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before peeling off the skins.
  7. Slice the roasted peppers into strips and combine them in a large bowl with the chopped onion, tomatoes, and parsley.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins A and C from bell peppers, which support immune function.
  • High in antioxidants, promoting overall health and reducing inflammation.

Tags

BrazilianVeganSalad