MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ PIPERKI SALATA / PEČENI PEPERKI (Roasted Pepper Salad)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness, while apple cider vinegar is often more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: green onion

Coriander provides a unique flavor, while green onion is economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie alternative, and cucumbers are often less expensive.

Roast bell peppers over an open flame or in an oven until charred and blistered, about 20-30 minutes.

Place roasted peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.

Peel the skin off the peppers and remove the seeds.

Chop the peeled peppers into strips or bite-sized pieces.

Finely chop garlic and onion.

In a mixing bowl, combine chopped peppers, garlic, onion, and parsley.

Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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