Ingredients
1 karen mintzias
6 large sweet peppers
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 salt & pepper to taste
3 tbsp vinegar (more if desired)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 oregano
Directions
Bake peppers in hot 450 F oven for about 20 minutes or until wilted
and soft. Remove seeds and outer skin. Cut in pieces and place in a
bowl. Add onion, salt and pepper. Mix vinegar and olive oil and add
to peppers. Sprinkle with oregano. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve as appetizer.
From: The Art of Greek Cookery by the Women of St. Paul's Greek
Orthodox Church (Hempstead, NY)
Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
Servings: 12 servings
Pepper Salad Appetizer (Piperies Orektiko) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Appetizer; Salad
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