WeightWatchers Red and Green Pepper Salad Recipe

Weight Watchers Red and Green Pepper Salad recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 large red peppers, halved and seeded
2 large green peppers, halved and seeded
1 1/4 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dices
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Dressing
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place the peppers, cut-side down, on a baking pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
3. Turn the peppers over and bake for about 5 more minutes.
4. Repeat the previous step for two more times, baking the peppers for a total of 25 minutes.
5. Remove the tray from oven and leave covered with a clean dishtowel for about 10 minutes (the peppers should be soft and tender).
6. Slice the red pepper halves in half (so they are quarters now) and reserve. Cut the green peppers into 1/4 inch dices.
7. Add the olive oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and stir for a minute, then add the green peppers, lower the heat and cook for about 5 minutes.
8. Add the tomatoes, cayenne and cumin and mix well. Cook for about 6 more minutes, until the mixture to looses some of its moisture.
9. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk.
10. Presentation: arrange the red pepper quarters on a serving platter and drizzle the dressing over them. Spoon the green pepper-tomato mixture into the cente, allowing some to casually spill over.
11. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

How many Weight Watchers points in red and green pepper salad recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 2
Nutritional information per serving: 111 calories, 7.4g fat, 3.9g fiber

Photo credit: kiwidutch

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Originally posted 2008-10-29 11:25:13.

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