Greek Tabbouleh Salad Arepas with Ancho Yogurt Sauce

Name: Greek Tabbouleh Salad Arepas with Ancho Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: South American,
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter divided; 3 cups masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal); 1 1/2 tsps Sicilian Sea Salt; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dry bulgar; 1 tsp Sicilian Sea Salt divided; 1 cup shredded lettuce such as Romaine; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 medium vine-ripened tomato diced; 1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives coarsely chopped; 3 green onions chopped; 2 tbsps lemon juice; 3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsps Mint; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Crushed; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsps water; 2 1/2 tsps Chile Pepper Ancho; 1 1/2 tsps Garlic Powder; 3/4 tsp Oregano Leaves; 1/4 tsp Sicilian Sea Salt

A South American and Greek hybrid, this global handheld fare is the perfect fusion of flavors. Fill crispy corn cakes with a homemade Greek Tabbouleh starring McCormick® Mint and Red Pepper, lemon juice, feta, bulgur and Kalamata olives. Top with a cool, creamy Ancho Yog... Read More Read Less

1hr

PREP TIME

30m

COOK TIME

391

CALORIES

26

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 12 (1 arepa) Servings

Arepas
2 cups milk
2 cups water
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
3 cups masarepa, (pre-cooked cornmeal)
1 1/2 teaspoons Sicilian Sea Salt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Greek Tabbouleh Salad
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry bulgar
1 teaspoon Sicilian Sea Salt, divided
1 cup shredded lettuce, such as Romaine
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 medium vine-ripened tomato, diced
1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Mint
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
Ancho Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Ancho Chile Pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/4 teaspoon Sicilian Sea Salt

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Arepas, place milk, water and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of the butter in small saucepan. Cook on medium heat about 5 minutes or just until butter is melted. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
2 Combine masarepa and sea salt in medium bowl. Pour the milk mixture slowly into masarepa mixture, stirring until liquid is fully absorbed. (Mixture may be slightly lumpy.) Add feta and knead mixture with hands until smooth and cheese is fully incorporated. Divide dough evenly into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a disk about 4-inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Keep a bowl of cold water nearby when preparing the arepa dough. If your hands get too sticky while kneading and forming the arepas, wet them in the cold water and continue working dough.
3 Melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter in large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Cook arepas in batches about 6 minutes per side or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Adjust heat to medium-low if arepas are browning too quickly. Add additional butter to skillet between batches if needed. Transfer arepas to a platter; cool slightly. (Arepas can be made up to 3 days ahead. Refrigerate in airtight container. When ready to serve, bring to room temperature before reheating in a hot, buttered skillet.)
4 For the Tabbouleh Salad, bring 1 cup water to boil in small saucepan. Add bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt; return to boil. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 25 minutes. Fluff bulgur with fork. Cool to room temperature.
5 Meanwhile, toss lettuce, parsley, feta, tomato, cucumber, olives, green onions, lemon juice, olive oil, mint and crushed red pepper in medium bowl. Add cooled bulgur; toss well to combine. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
6 For the Yogurt Sauce, whisk yogurt, water and seasonings in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
7 To assemble arepas, slice each arepa crosswise about 2/3 of the way to make a pocket. Spread Yogurt Sauce evenly in each arepa. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the Tabbouleh into each arepa, pressing gently to fill. Top with additional Yogurt Sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Arepa dough is made with masarepa, a pre-cooked cornmeal. The cornmeal can be found in Latin markets, the Latin aisle of the supermarket or online. Do not use cornmeal or masa harina, which is used for preparing tamales.

Make Ahead Tip :

Store arepas, Tabbouleh Salad (except lettuce) and Yogurt Sauce in separate airtight containers in refrigerator up to 3 days. To serve, reheat arepas in hot, buttered skillet. Stir shredded lettuce into tabbouleh.