Vegetarian

Marinated Roasted Peppers, Olives and Cheese
Vegetarian Recipe

This blend of colorful peppers, Greek olives, mozzarella cheese and fresh, fragrant herbs makes a mouthwatering appetizer or salad. Turn this recipe into a scrumptious gift by filling a decorative glass jar with the roasted pepper mixture and tying with a pretty ribbon. Attach a copy of the recipe with a sprig of fresh herbs.

Salad:
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed
1/2 head red leaf lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced

Dressing:
Six large red or green bell peppers
1 cup whole Greek or pitted ripe olives
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped