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                    Roasted Pepper and Avocado Salad

Recipe By     : Neighborhood Shopping DMN Insert (4/10/96)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Salads                           Side Dishes
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    red bell peppers
  2                    orange bell peppers
  2                    yellow bell peppers
  2                    ripe avocados, halved -- pitted and peeled
  3                    shallots -- thinly sliced
    1/4  cup           extra-virgin olive oil
  1      clove         garlic -- crushed
  1                    lemon -- juiced and zested
                       Salt and pepper -- to taste

Place bell peppers on baking sheet.  Broil, 4 to 5 inches from heat, 5 min on
each side or until entire surface of each pepper is blistered and blackened
slightly.  Place peppers in paper bag; close bag and cool peppers 15 - 20
min.  Cut around cores of peppers; twist and remove.  Cut peppers lengthwise
in half.  Peel off skin with paring knife; rinse under cold water to remove
seeds.  Slice peppers into 1/2" thick strips; place in shallow dish.  Cut
avocados into 1/4" thick slices; add to peppers.  Sprinkle with shallots.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice.
Pour over pepper mixture.  Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before
serving.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

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