Healthy Mediterranean Appetizers Food

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN APPETIZERS

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.