Chili Roasted Pepper Salad Recipe

By
Carrie Vasios Mullins
Carrie Vasios Mullins is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Carrie Vasios Mullins
Carrie Vasios Mullins is the former national editor at Serious Eats, with a focus on all things sweet.
Learn about Serious Eats' Editorial Process
Updated March 27, 2025
20120225-seriousentertaining-tacothursdays-chiliroastedpeppersalad.JPG
Carrie Vasios

A variety of peppers, zucchini, and onions are rubbed with a mix of chipotle and ancho chili powders then roasted and tossed with vinegar and Cotija cheese.

Recipe Details

Chili Roasted Pepper Salad Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Cook 35 mins
Active 25 mins
Total 40 mins
Serves 4 servings
Keep Screen Awake

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch stripes

  • 2 large poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch strips

  • 1 red onion, cut into strips

  • 2 zucchini peppers, cut into 1/4 inch rounds

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried ancho chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle pepper powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bell peppers, poblanos, onion, and zucchini on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and salt.

  3. Sprinkle chili powder mix over vegetables and toss to combine.

  4. Roast vegetables until soft and charred in spots, about 35 minutes.

  5. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Toss with sherry vinegar, cilantro, and Cojita cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
121 Calories
8g Fat
11g Carbs
4g Protein
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 76mg 382%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 466mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

More Serious Eats Recipes