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.

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

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.
2. Arrange mozzarella and figs on a serving plate and drizzle with marinade. Sprinkle fresh mint on top.