Mussels Vinaigrette

This is an excellent way to serve mussels on the half shell. They are topped with a tangy blend of bell peppers and vinaigrette dressing. This makes a good for appetizer for a larger number of guests.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
• 24 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Add mussels, cover, and steam for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are all open. Drain. Remove one side of each shell, and arrange the open shelled mussels on a serving platter. Discard any mussels that do not open.n

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the red, yellow, and green bell peppers, olive oil, wine vinegar, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Spoon over the mussels on the shells. Refrigerate until serving.n