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Mussels Stuffed with Ratatouille Salad
Chilled mussels perched atop crisp fresh veggies splashed with wine
and vinegar? Talk about refreshing!
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1-1/2 |
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pounds fresh mussels (about 3 dozen) |
For the salad:
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2 |
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tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
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1/3 |
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cup finely diced green bell peppers |
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1/3 |
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cup finely diced yellow bell peppers |
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1/3 |
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cup finely diced red bell peppers |
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1/3 |
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cup finely diced onions |
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2 |
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cloves minced garlic |
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1/3 |
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cup finely diced yellow squash |
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1/3 |
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cup finely diced tomato |
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1/4 |
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cup extra virgin olive oil |
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2 |
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tablespoons white wine vinegar |
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2 |
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tablespoons lemon juice |
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2 |
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tablespoons white wine |
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1 |
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teaspoon chopped fresh parsley |
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1 |
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teaspoon chopped fresh basil |
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1 |
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teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon |
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1/4 |
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teaspoon salt |
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1 |
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pinch freshly ground black pepper |
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Kosher salt |
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Fresh parsley, coarsely chopped |
Scrub, rinse, and debeard the mussels. Spread the mussels in a single
layer in a 13 x 9-inch heavy-duty aluminum foil pan. Pour 1/4 cup water
over the mussels. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Grill over Direct
High heat until the mussels are opened, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the
grill; chill mussels. Remove mussels from shells and discard one half
of the shell.
To make the salad: In a large sauté pan, warm the oil and sauté the
bell peppers, onions, and garlic for 2 to 4 minutes; add the squash and
continue sautéing for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the
remaining ingredients. Mix well and chill completely.
Place about 1 tablespoon ratatouille salad in each mussel shell and
place the shell on a bed of kosher salt. Top each salad-filled shell
with a chilled mussel. Sprinkle with coarsely chopped parsley.
Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings.
Note: Discard any unopened mussels as they are not safe to eat.
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