You’re probably wondering what the word “skewer” is doing in a “heat free” recipe challenge. It might seem odd, but when you think about the dishes you WON’T be required to wash, putting salad on a stick is just plain smart!
These vegetarian salad skewers are full of unique flavors that come together about as effortlessly as the preparation. The mozzarella balls tame the sweet and spicy Peppadew peppers, while basil’s palette cleansing capabilities create a completely balanced bite. The final drizzle of olive oil and balsamic provide just enough moisture to tie it all together. Not only are these skewers heat free but they’re guilt free, so feel free to grab seconds!
Ingredients:
- 12 Peppadew peppers (found in grocery store near olive jars)
- 12 quartered artichoke hearts
- 12 Greek olives
- 6-12 mozzarella balls (depending on the size, they can be cut in half)
- 12 leaves of basil
- 12 yellow, orange or red cherry tomatoes
- 9’’ bamboo skewers
- olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Stuff each Peppadew with a mozzarella ball (you may need to cut these in half)
Thread one of each ingredient onto each skewer and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the final touch! Enjoy!!



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I love the combo here! And great pic
So easy and simple–yet flavors we all love! Pic compliments of my awesome intern, @leahwake1!
Brilliant idea stuffing the peppers with the mozz. Luv, luv!
And nice pic!
Glad you like! My fabu intern, @leahwake1 took the pic!
Thank you!! The mozzarella really helped to balance out all of those flavors!
Peppadew, what a neat idea! I love artichokes but would’t have thought of this fabulous combination!
Marie-have you tried them? They are so unique–sweet and heat always works!
Simply stunning Robin. Simple but very clever idea. And stunning photography. It’s really progressing well!
Emma-my fabulous intern, Leah Wakefield, drove this recipe! She also took the photos….she’s awesome. Simple is the name of the game with our cooking !
It definitely helps when you have such an amazing culinary director. Robin inspires the experimentation. I had no idea what a Peppadew was until last week, and now I’m addicted!
I LOVE peppadews! We can buy them here in Australian delis stuffed with cream cheese. These skewers are the perfect way to have a little taste of everything that would normally be on an antipasto platter.
Cream cheese and peppadews sound delish! That will be my next experiment. Thanks for the idea!
Stunning Robin – all my favourites on one plate, I can’t wait to try it!
Hi Robin,
I haven’t tried them. I’ll have to find them in the grocery store and give em a shot
Thanks!
Marie