Ingredients

  • 4 red or green bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 3 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Method

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Roast the bell peppers under the broiler for about 10 minutes, or until charred all over.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for about 10 minutes.
  • Peel the peppers and discard the stems and seeds.
  • Cut the peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  • Return the peppers to the bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Let stand at room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400.
  • Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil, put in a baking dish and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft.
  • Let cool slightly, then peel.
  • Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer on a platter and season with salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Scatter the peppers and garlic over the tomatoes.
  • Spoon the vinaigrette over the top, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.