Salad of Marinated Feta Balls, Roasted Peppers and Capers
For this recipe, we’ll replace mozzarella balls with feta balls for a more salty and creamy taste. Artichokes will be replaced with roasted peppers to bring a smoky sweetness, while olives will be replaced with capers for a touch of acidity.
Ingredients :
- 250 g of feta balls
- 2 red peppers
- 2 yellow peppers
- 50 grams of capers
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- The juice of a lemon
- Black pepper to taste
- Some fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds and place them on a baking tray. Drizzle them with a tablespoon of olive oil and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the feta balls with minced garlic, oregano, honey, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and black pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes to let the flavors develop.
3. Once the peppers are roasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Then cut them in laces.
4. In a serving dish, arrange the strips of roasted peppers, add the marinated feta balls and sprinkle with capers.
5. Top with fresh basil leaves before serving. This dish can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, offering a flavorful and colorful taste experience.
This salad of marinated feta balls, roasted peppers, and capers will take a new dimension to your appetizer while staying in the same culinary family.