Grilled Three-Pepper Salad

[quicklook-recipe prep_time=”20 min” cook_time=”10 min” serves=”10-12″ details=”” ]

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• 2 each large green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 pound bulk mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved

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• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard

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• 1 tbsp. minced fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Thread peppers onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; grill or broil for 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove from skewers and place in a large bowl. [/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ] Add onion, mozzarella and olives; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ] In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine vinaigrette ingredients, shake well. Pour over the pepper mixture just before serving; toss to coat.[/step-item] [/step-list-wrapper]

Originally Published in Reader's Digest