Stuffed Peppadew and Arugula Salad

This recipe is a fast and excellent way to dress up arugula; the mini peppadew peppers are stuffed with an herbed goat cheese filling

Yield:
3 servings
Category:
Salads and Dressings
Cuisine:
Canadian

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 peppadew peppers
  • 3 cups arugula, packed
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

  1. n a small bowl combine the goat cheese, parsley, basil and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper and mix until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Using a small spoon, stuff each peppadew with the goat cheese filling, while slightly pushing the cheese mixture into each pepper.
  3. In a large serving bowl, toss the arugula with the red onion slices, capers, stuffed peppadews, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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This recipe can be found online at: lemonzest.ca/Home/Recipes/9600