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HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN APPETIZERS

You may make each of these four recipes separately and serve separately but they are so eye appealling all arranged on one platter. There is no cooking involved and you may make them ahead. The tuna tomatoes, and shrimp must be refrigerated until serving. The melon may be served ice cold or at room temperature. The dates are best at room temperature Enjoy!

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18



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Steps:

  • DATE INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • Place the mint, feta and pistachio nuts in a mini chopper, chop until well mixed and finely chopped or you may chop by hand.
  • Spread the dates open and fill with the stuffing mix. Press the mixture down so it is firmly pressed together and fills the date, close the date so only a portion of the filling shows.
  • Serve at room temperature.
  • MELON PICK INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • Peel the melon and remove the seeds.
  • Cut 24 cubes 1/2" x 1/2" (use remaining melon for another recipe).
  • Place melon cubes in a zip lock bag and pour in the Ouzo (or you may place the melon, in one layer on an edged plate and pour in the ouzo).
  • Flip the bag or rotate the cubes in the dish so the Ouzo covers all sides,.
  • Marinate for at least 2 hours or longer.
  • Thread a cube of melon on a toothpick, then a piece of date and one more melon cube.
  • These may be refrigerated or served at room temperature.
  • SHRIMP AND ONION INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • Thread a shrimp, pearl onion & piece of pepper on a toothpick.
  • Lightly dust with paprika.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • TUNA IN CHERRY TOMATO INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • Remove the tops of the tomatoes, carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp.
  • Discard seeds and chop the pulp (there will be very little to chop).
  • Place the yogurt in a fine strainer and allow it to drip drain for approximately 1/2 hour.
  • Combine Tuna, tomato pulp,capers and drainedYogurt.
  • Season with Salt & Pepper.
  • Fill the tomatoes with the tuna mixture, sprinkle tops with parsley.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • Arrange the four appetizers on a large platter in an artful manner so the shapes and colors compliment each other.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 225.6, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.4, Protein 9.6

12 pitted dates
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (apprx 6 leaves)
4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
24 pistachio nuts, shelled
1/2 honeydew melon
6 pitted dates, cut in half across the middle
1/2 cup ouzo
toothpick
12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
12 small pickled pearl onions
12 pieces green bell peppers, 3/4-inch square
toothpick
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
12 cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup flaked tuna, well drained
24 capers, chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt, drained for 1/2 hour. Salt & Pepper
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, Chopped

MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE YOGURT

_Lebneh with Sesame and Herbs_

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Line a sieve with a double layer of paper towels and set over a bowl. Whisk yogurt with salt and spoon into sieve. Let drain, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 24.
  • Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry small heavy skillet, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk together oil, mint, and thyme in a bowl, then add toasted sesame seeds and chill, covered, up to 24 hours.
  • Bring sesame mixture to room temperature, then drizzle it over lebneh (thickened yogurt).

4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
Accompaniment: toasted pita or crackers

MIDDLE EASTERN TAHINI AND YOGURT APPETIZER

In the Middle East, it has long been believed that, when combined with vegetables, tahini dishes become the ultimate of human edibles. Found in the Toronto Star web site

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Put yogurt, tahini, cilantro, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne in medium bowl and stir with wooden spoon until blended.
  • Spread mixture on small serving platter.
  • Decorate with tomato and drizzle with olive oil before serving with assorted veggies and/or pita bread.

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne
1 small tomatoes, finely chopped
olive oil

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