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1. Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the vinegar, oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
2. 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.
3. Roughly chop the mint. Drain and slice the mozzarella, toss with half the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 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.

364 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 2g, salt 1.18 g

'I was surprised at the use of balsamic vinegar with figs, but all the flavours, including the fresh mint and sharp lemon, married well. A great success.'

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• wheelermania

  20 December 2007

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  brilliant light starter I used this last year as a starter for xmas lunch and will again this year.

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• Surfnirvana

  08 January 2009

  Surfnirvana rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have used this a few times now as a starter and it works really well. A little preparation, which can be done in advance and the flavours of sweet figs and mozerella go really well with the lemon and thyme. Everyone just tucks in making it a very sociable appetiser. A stunning and easy starter - serve with warm crusty bread.

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• Carol

  30 September 2009

  Carol rated and commented on this recipe

  

  We have so many figs here in France at the moment it is difficult to know what to do with them all! I made this recipe when we had family staying last week and everyone loved it asking for more when the dish was empty! The lemon blended well with the balsamic vinegar and was a welcome change to a green salad with cold meats. This is now a firm family favourite.

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Ingredients

• 8 ripe figs , stalks trimmed
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
• finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• handful of fresh mint leaves
• 2 x 150g packs mozzarella
• 50g bag wild rocket

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Serves 4 (or 6 as a starter)

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Ready in 40-50 minutes (including marinating time)

Ingredients

• 8 ripe figs , stalks trimmed
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
• finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• handful of fresh mint leaves
• 2 x 150g packs mozzarella
• 50g bag wild rocket

364 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 2g, salt 1.18 g

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