Chili Roasted Pepper Salad
Roasted peppers, zucchini, and onion get smoky chile warmth, a splash of sherry vinegar, fresh cilantro, and salty Cotija.
Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · Total 50 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch stripes
- 2 large poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 1 red onion, cut into strips
- 2 zucchini peppers, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Directions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the bell peppers, poblanos, onion, and zucchini on a baking sheet, then toss them with the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and salt. Scatter the spice mixture over the vegetables and toss again so everything gets coated.
- Roast the vegetables until they are tender and lightly blackened in places, about 35 minutes.
- Move the roasted vegetables into a large bowl. Add the sherry vinegar, cilantro, and Cotija cheese, toss to combine, and serve warm.