MARINATED FIG & MOZZARELLA SALAD

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This sourish marinade works really well with sweet figs and creamy mozarella - serve as a main or appetizer.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 figs, stalks trimmed
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped
10 ounces mozzarella cheese
2 ounces salad leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the vinegar, oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stand the fig wedges up in the middle of a large shallow serving dish, keeping them close together.
  • Scatter the lemon zest and thyme on top, then drizzle with the marinade. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Roughly chop the mint. Drain and slice the mozzarella, toss with half the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, arrange the mozzarella and mint mixture round the figs, scatter with lightly torn rocket leaves and the remaining mint, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.6, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 17, Protein 16.8

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