MOZZARELLA AND FRESH FIG SALAD

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This sweet and savory salad makes a great appetizer or fancy side dish with grilled meat. You need to plan ahead, as the mozzarella needs to marinate for a couple of hours.

Provided by AnneFrancoise

Categories Salad

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 small fresh black figs, halved lengthwise
4 leaves fresh mint, finely chopped

Steps:

Combine mozzarella cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate for 2 hours. Turn mozzarella a few times in the marinade.
Arrange mozzarella and figs on a serving plate and drizzle with marinade. Sprinkle fresh mint on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 387.3 mg, Sugar 13.6 g