Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet yellow bell peppers
  • 1 medium sweet red bell peppers
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 pound green beans or wax beans, or both together, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup italian parsley freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise, and discard the seeds and membranes.
  • Place bell pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
  • Broil pepper halves 10 minutes or until blackened.
  • Place in a paper bag, and seal.
  • Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Peel and cut into strips.
  • Bring 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Add beans; cook 4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender, or you can steam beans tossed with 1 teaspoon salt before steaming.
  • Drain; place in a large bowl.
  • Add bell pepper strips, tomatoes, onions, and parsley; toss to combine.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cider vinegar, and remaining ingredients except goat cheese, stirring with a whisk.
  • Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.
  • Sprinkle with goat cheese.
  • Serve.