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