Name: Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Harissa
Yield: Makes 6 first-course servings
Ingredients: 6 medium red bell peppers (2 lb); 1/4 cup raisins; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons harissa* (spicy North African condiment); 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

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Roasted Red Pepper Salad with HarissaRomulo Yanes

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Cooks' note:

Roasted peppers can be tossed with dressing 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.

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