Moroccan tomato and pepper salad

 
                      MOROCCAN TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD
 
 Recipe By     : 
 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       md           Green bell pepper
    1       md           Tomato, blanched, peeled,
                         -seeded, and diced
      1/2   md           Cucumber, pared, seeded, and
                         -diced
    1       tb           Plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon
                         -juice
    1       tb           Water
    2       ts           Olive oil
    1 1/2   ts           Minced fresh parsley
      1/2   ts           Seeded and minced green
                         -chili pepper
      1/4   ts           Paprika
      1/8   ts           Each ground cumin and minced
                         -fresh garlic
 
   On baking sheet broil bell pepper 3 inches from heat source, turning
   frequently, until charred on all sides; transfer pepper to brown paper bag
   and let stand until cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes.
   
   Fit strainer into medium bowl and peel pepper over bowl; remove and discard
   stem end and seeds, allowing juice from pepper to drip into bowl. Cut
   pepper into strips and add to bowl with juice; add tomato and cucumber and
   toss to combine.
   
   In measuring cup or small bowl combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
   Pour over vegetables in bowl and toss to coat with dressing; cover with
   plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Makes 2 servings.
  
 
 
                    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -