Barbecue Recipes

PEPPERS WITH TOMATOES AND ANCOVES

This is a Sicilian-style salad full of warm Mediterranean flavors. The salad improves if it is made and dressed an hour or two before serving.

INGREDIENTS
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
4 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
2 canned anchovies, drained and chopped
4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 garlic clove, very finely sliced

FOR THE DRESSING
S tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
chopped fresh mixed herbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper

SERVES 4

1. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds and stalks. Cut into quarters and cook, skin side down, over a hot grill or under the broiler until the skin chars. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Peel the peppers and cut into strips.

2. Arrange the peppers and fresh tomatoes on a serving dish. Sprinkle the anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, pine nuts and garlic on top.

3. To make the dressing, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and chopped fresh herbs and season with plenty of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad before serving.