1cupBell pepper / Capsicum - 1/3 cup each of any colourI had 3 coloured ones, so used them
200gramsBroccolicut into medium sized florets
1tomatoRipe, desseded and cut into 1" batons
2TBSPOlive Oil
1tspCrushed black pepper
1/2tspSalt - to tasteremember, Feta is sharp and salty, so use salt accordingly
Topping:
4TBSPFetacrumbled
2tspRoasted Sesame seeds
For the Citrus / Orange Vinaigrette:
1TBSPBalsamic Vinegar
1/2cupFresh Orange Juice
1TBSPBrown Sugar
1/2tspCrushed Black pepper
1TBSPOlive Oil
1/4tspSaltadjust accordingly
Instructions
Wash and deseed the bell pepper . Cut into triangles or squares, slightly flatten them with your fingers. Wash and cut broccoli into florets.
Heat a frying pan / tava (skillet) and place the cut bell peppers and broccoli. Drizzle the olive oil on them and sprinkle a little salt and half of the crushed black pepper.
On a low- medium heat, roast them for 2- 4 mins till they are slightly charred, but dont burn .
Alternately you could bake them in a pre-heated oven at 160 / 170 C on a lined tray, but that works for a larger quantity, and the tava method was quicker)
Once they peppers are done (they take lesser time to roast), remove to a bowl and immediately cling wrap the bowl (this helps releases the water and prevents them from getting soggy)
Keep an eye on the broccoli and remove to a bowl once they are mildly roasted but still retain the crunch
For the Vinaigrette :
Whisk together
all the ingredients and mix till the brown sugar is dissolved and the olive oil blends with the Orange Juice. Chill for 20 mins at least.
(Tip : If you are out of Orange juice, you could also mix Sweet Lime Juice with a tsp of Lemon juice).
To serve:
Toss the bell peppers and broccoli together. Add the tomato batons (raw).
Check for salt and seasoning. Just before serving add the Orange Dressing and crumbed Feta.
Toss just once and top with roasted Sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Keyword Bell Pepper Salad, broccoli salad, Brunch, Easy salad, Salads for Brunch, Summer Salad, Vegan Salads