Mozzarella and Fresh Fig Salad
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.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1(8 ounce) package buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1lemon, juiced
- 1pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1clove garlic, crushed
- 8small fresh black figs, halved lengthwise
- 4leaves fresh mint, finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
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.Step 2
Arrange mozzarella and figs on a serving plate and drizzle with marinade. Sprinkle fresh mint on top.