Simple Pepper Salad with Vinaigrette

Salads can range from a dramatic wedge of ice berg with a tangy
blue cheese dressing to a huge taco salad that could feed a
family of four. They can be served as a simple start to an
elegant meal or as a stand alone meal all in itself.

This simple pepper salad with vinaigrette is an easy to make
salad that works wonderfully as a start to gourmet meal. On warm
summer days simple pepper salad with vinaigrette can be served
along side a cold gazpacho soup for a light summer lunch.

Simple pepper salad with vinaigrette can be made quickly and
stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Simple Pepper Salad

3 to 4 red and yellow sweet bell peppers 

3 fresh cooked artichokes hearts, or well drained jarred
artichoke hearts

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp thyme

 Vinaigrette

1 crushed clove garlic

1 Tbs red wine vinegar

½ Cup extra virgin olive oil

salt

ground pepper

 Julienne the bell peppers and place in a large mixing bowl.
Quarter the Artichoke hearts and add to the bowl. Mix in the
lemon zest, and thyme. 

In a separate bowl blend the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. Add
the salt and pepper to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the
salad and toss.