Mediterranean Poppers

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Author Notes: Horiatiki is a rustic Greek country salad; tomatoes, feta, olives and cucumber dressed with olive oil and oregano are some of the most standard elements in an “American” Greek version. I first started making it after seeing drbabs Food52 recipe; since then I’ve served it and taken it to potlucks, often, usually with my pita bread, it has been a very popular salad, always the first to go. I was inspired to make a one bite appetizer and thought why not the Mediterranean flavors of Horiatiki? These poppers are fancy, schmancy, easy to make and healthy! - lapadia

Makes as many as your heart desires

  • FILLING: ingredients are for 12-15 poppers
  • 2 Persian or pickling sized cucumbers - 1 cup diced
  • 12 Cherry tomatoes
  • 12 Kalamata olives
  • 12 Feta cheese cubes – a little smaller than the olive
  • Herbes De Provence (I prefer it to oregano)
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • Mini tart pan
  • 15 Wonton Wrappers
  1. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence and fresh ground pepper. Let the ingredients sit and infuse, give it a stir now and then.
  2. Spray the wonton wrappers with a buttery spray (such as Pam) on both sides; line the mini tart pan with them pressing lightly into the middle to form a cup.
  3. Bake at 350° until the edges are crispy and brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Let cool – for a make ahead see the note below.
  5. Cut the filling ingredients into at least – thirds; toss with drizzles of the olive oil mixture and let sit in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
  6. About an hour before serving add filling to each wonton cup.
  7. Serve.
  8. NOTE TO MAKE IT AHEAD:
  9. Prepare to the end of step 4 (up to 2 days ahead), store in an airtight container.
  10. Next day, continue with step 5 up to three hours ahead.

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over 1 year ago drbabs

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I love this, lapadia! I hope you and your family have wonderful holidays.

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Thanks, drbabs! I can't stress enough how, Horiayaki has been my go to salad. Best of the Season to you and yours!

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over 1 year ago lorigoldsby

These are so cute! To echo Sdebrango --brilliant! I will definitely be doing these...maybe alternating some with lamb and tzatziki sauce as a kind of mini gyro?

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Thanks, Lori! I made some more tonight, my husband loves them. Your mini gyro sound great, I was thinking of tzatziki as well. I assembled a little different than written here; I tossed all filling ingredients in the oil mixture, let sit in the fridg until needed. Filled the wonton wrappers just before serving. I haven't been able to edit my omission (oops) - a couple oomments down I have the "edits" written as it should be...as well there is a link to my site showing it in perfect form. Cheers to the Season!

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over 1 year ago sdebrango

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Wow, like a salad in a cute little cup, brilliant.

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Thanks, sderango! Let me know if you try them and Happy Holidays!

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over 1 year ago Niknud

hahaha! It's like a taco salad.....but WAY classier. And greek. So maybe the analogy doesn't hold. At least I won't feel guilty when I devour a whole heap of them. These look so delicious and delicate!

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Enjoy Nikud and thanks for the comment! Here is a link with this recipe on my site, there aren't any instruction lines omitted, I still need to edit the one posted here, but can't at the moment.
http://lapadia.wordpress...

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over 1 year ago Panfusine

OOh, love this idea!

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Thanks, Panfusine, that is what my husband said, too! :) If you try these check the comment below, I couldn't get in to edit before deadline...oops!

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over 1 year ago lapadia

NOTE FROM RECIPE AUTHOR: After step 4 it should read as follows:
5. Fill each wonton cup with one of each = tomato, cucumber, olive and feta.
6. Drizzle with olive oil mixture. Serve
And then continue on with what should have been step 7 & 8.

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Recipe is edited (12-11-11) now.

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over 1 year ago lapadia

Thanks, HLA! Yes these "were' fresh...all of them eaten up in no time!

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over 1 year ago hardlikearmour

hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.

These look really appetizing and fresh. I love all the flavors you've combined. Yum!

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