Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a starter
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Ingredients
- 200g fine green bean, trimmed
- 6 small figs, quartered
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- x ball mozzarella, drained and ripped into chunks
- 50g hazelnut, toasted and chopped
- small handful basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp fig jam or relish
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Method
- STEP 1
In a large saucepan of salted water, blanch the beans for 2-3 mins. Drain, rinse in cold water, then drain on kitchen paper. Arrange on a platter. Top with the figs, shallots, mozzarella, hazelnuts and basil.
- STEP 2
In a small bowl or jam jar with fitted lid, add the vinegar, fig jam, olive oil and some seasoning. Shake well and pour over salad just before serving.
