Roasted Capsicum and Alfalfa Sprouts Salad with Peanut Dressing
by Tarla Dalal

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Exotic! That’s what this salad is. With a rare combination of roasted capsicum and alfalfa sprouts with an even more tasteful dressing based on peanuts with a dash of lemon, this salad is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids , vitamin B1 and B3, which makes it a healthful choice despite being high in calories.

The B-complex vitamins found in the Roasted Capsicum and Alfa-Alfa Sprouts Salad with Peanut Dressing are very important for proper metabolism of the body.

Pair it with a bowl of Creamy Onion, Spinach and Carrot Soup and Paneer and Spring Onion Wrap for a perfect healthy meal.

Roasted Capsicum and Alfalfa Sprouts Salad with Peanut Dressing recipe - How to make Roasted Capsicum and Alfalfa Sprouts Salad with Peanut Dressing

1 medium red capsicum
1 medium green capsicum
1 medium yellow capsicum
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
1/2 tsp oil for brushing
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Peanut Dressing
1/2 cup coarsely crushed roasted peanuts
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt to taste

Method

Pierce the red capsicum with a fork, brush a little oil evenly over it and roast it over an open flame till it turns black from all the sides.
Cool, wash it in cold water and remove the burnt skin, stem and seeds and discard them. Cut the capsicum into cubes and keep aside.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for green and yellow capsicum.
Combine all the ingredients along with the peanut dressing and toss well.
Serve immediately.