Grilled vegetable salad with red pepper vinaigrette

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Red bell pepper, roasted,
Peeled and seeded
4ouncesRed wine vinegar
1Shallot, peeled
1Zucchini,sliced 1/4\" thick
1Yellow squash sliced 1/4\"
.thick
1Avocado sliced 1/4\" thick
1Red bell pepper, sliced
1/4\" thick
1Green pepper sliced 1/4\"
.thick
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonWhite pepper
¾cupCorn oil
¾cupExtra virgin olive oil
1Yellow bell pepper sliced
1/4\" thick
4Scallions
2Tomatoes, sliced 1/4\" thick
2Ears corn on the cob
¼cupCorn oil
1tablespoonQueso fresco

Directions

FOR THE DRESSING

FOR THE SALAD

Step One: Prepare the vinaigrette: Place bell pepper, vinegar, shallot, salt and white pepper in a blender and puree until smooth.

Slowly blend in the oils. Refrigerate. Extra vinaigrette may be saved up to 1 week.

Step Two: Prepare the Grilled Vegetables: Light the charcoal fire and lightly salt and oil the vegetables. When coals are white-hot, lay vegetables(except tomatos) on the grill and cook for 2 minutes each side. Then cook tomatoes for 30 seconds on each side. Spoon 3 ounces Pepper Vinaigrette onto each place and arrange vegetables on top of the dressing. Sprinkle with queso fresco and serve with salsa and fresh tortillas. CHEFS NOTE: Queso fresco is available at specialty Mexican food stores. Source: Andy Biegel, Chef/Sysop The Culinary Connection BBS and Midwest Hub of Kook-Net 312-252-FOOD Typed in MM format by Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS and home of Kook-Net Watertown NY 315-786-1120