Grilled Peach and Red Bell Pepper Salsa
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- Served Person: Makes about 2 1/4 cups
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Mix oil, basil, mint and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lightly brush cut side of peaches with half of oil mixture. Grill or broil peaches, cut side only, until light brown, watching closely to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Cool peaches. Grill or broil pepper, peel side only, until charred, about 8 minutes. Place pepper in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel pepper. Cut peaches and pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to medium bowl. Add vinegar and remaining half of oil mixture. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper, toss gently to blend. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Per 1/3 cup serving: calories, 56; total fat, 4g; saturated fat, 0.5; cholesterol, 0 Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Mix oil, basil, mint and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lightly brush cut side of peaches with half of oil mixture. Grill or broil peaches, cut side only, until light brown, watching closely to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Cool peaches. Grill or broil pepper, peel side only, until charred, about 8 minutes. Place pepper in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel pepper. Cut peaches and pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to medium bowl. Add vinegar and remaining half of oil mixture. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper, toss gently to blend. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Per 1/3 cup serving: calories, 56; total fat, 4g; saturated fat, 0.5; cholesterol, 0 Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
