GREEK PARSLEY SALAD/ DIP/SPREAD "MAINTANOSALATA"
This is another specialty from the Cyclades island of Syros. A meze reminiscent of the Italian Pesto, without the nuts and cheese, and made with parsley instead of basil. it also can be a delicious sauce for a quick pasta dish.Yumm-ilicious! Any way you prefer, hope you enjoy it!!!
Provided by Maria *
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In your food processor add your parsley, onion, garlic, capers, and process into a smooth paste. Add the bread and blend to combine.
- 2. Now slowly add a stream of olive oil and lemon juice, beating after each addition. The amount of olive oil used depends on the consistency you prefer and how absorbant your bread is.
- 3. Add more lemon juice according to taste, process, and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper. Serve at room temperature on toasted bread,,or with pita bread or chips as a dip. KALI OREXI: ENJOY!
- 4. NOTE: Remember to use the smallest caper berries you can find. Also if your parsley is fresh from your garden you can use the tender stems in this recipe also.
.GREEK CAPER DIP/SPREAD "KAPAROSALATA"
In Greek cuisine, you'll notice that dips are referred to as a salad. This salad contains a most unusual main ingredient. Capers are not my favorite but as my husband loves them I thought I would try this unusual dip/spread. I'm glad I did cause we all loved it. This recipe is a specialty from one of the Cyclades islands Syros. Made in a different variation on other Cyclades islands like Tinos & Kythnos, most islands are bare & dry and capers grow. Try to find the smallest capers possible. Believe me, there is a big difference. That's my hubby's plate:) with caper dip on a cracker.
Provided by Maria * @WWCook1
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel & boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes and set aside to cool. Place in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the chopped capers, the garlic, the onion, the olive oil, pepper, vinegar, and pinch of salt. Mix well.
- I find it easier to put half the amount in my food processor and then add the other half to be sure it's mixed well/
- Serve as a meze, appetizer dip with toasted garlic bread or crackers, or as a spread for grilled fish or chicken. KALI OREXI: ENJOY!
- Last night we had "Meze" night. My hubby enjoyed his caper dip on a cracker.
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