21 Jul Recipe Redux: Mini Med Salad Skewers
You’re probably wondering what the word “skewer” is doing in a “heat free” recipe challenge. It might seem odd, but when you think about the dishes you WON’T be required to wash, putting salad on a stick is just plain smart!
These vegetarian salad skewers are full of unique flavors that come together about as effortlessly as the preparation. The mozzarella balls tame the sweet and spicy Peppadew peppers, while basil’s palette cleansing capabilities create a completely balanced bite. The final drizzle of olive oil and balsamic provide just enough moisture to tie it all together. Not only are these skewers heat free but they’re guilt free, so feel free to grab seconds!
Ingredients:
- 12 Peppadew peppers (found in grocery store near olive jars)
- 12 quartered artichoke hearts
- 12 Greek olives
- 6-12 mozzarella balls (depending on the size, they can be cut in half)
- 12 leaves of basil
- 12 yellow, orange or red cherry tomatoes
- 9’’ bamboo skewers
- olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Stuff each Peppadew with a mozzarella ball (you may need to cut these in half)
Thread one of each ingredient onto each skewer and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the final touch! Enjoy!!
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Alysa (InspiredRD)
Posted at 14:41h, 21 JulyI love the combo here! And great pic 😉
Robin
Posted at 21:53h, 22 JulySo easy and simple–yet flavors we all love! Pic compliments of my awesome intern, @leahwake1!
Regan @ The Professional Palate
Posted at 15:22h, 21 JulyBrilliant idea stuffing the peppers with the mozz. Luv, luv!
And nice pic!
Robin
Posted at 21:53h, 22 JulyGlad you like! My fabu intern, @leahwake1 took the pic!
Leah Wakefield
Posted at 16:07h, 21 JulyThank you!! The mozzarella really helped to balance out all of those flavors!
Marie Spano
Posted at 18:49h, 21 JulyPeppadew, what a neat idea! I love artichokes but would’t have thought of this fabulous combination!
Robin
Posted at 21:52h, 22 JulyMarie-have you tried them? They are so unique–sweet and heat always works!
Emma Stirling
Posted at 03:04h, 22 JulySimply stunning Robin. Simple but very clever idea. And stunning photography. It’s really progressing well!
Robin
Posted at 21:51h, 22 JulyEmma-my fabulous intern, Leah Wakefield, drove this recipe! She also took the photos….she’s awesome. Simple is the name of the game with our cooking !
Leah Wakefield
Posted at 22:52h, 22 JulyIt definitely helps when you have such an amazing culinary director. Robin inspires the experimentation. I had no idea what a Peppadew was until last week, and now I’m addicted!
Nina @ What's for eats?
Posted at 01:50h, 23 JulyI LOVE peppadews! We can buy them here in Australian delis stuffed with cream cheese. These skewers are the perfect way to have a little taste of everything that would normally be on an antipasto platter.
Leah Wakefield
Posted at 10:21h, 25 JulyCream cheese and peppadews sound delish! That will be my next experiment. Thanks for the idea!
Cheryl ~~ Dietitian
Posted at 09:49h, 24 JulyStunning Robin – all my favourites on one plate, I can’t wait to try it!
Marie Spano
Posted at 13:46h, 25 JulyHi Robin,
I haven’t tried them. I’ll have to find them in the grocery store and give em a shot 🙂
Thanks!
Marie