Mozzarella and Fresh Fig Salad recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 387.3 mg
sugar: 13.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  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.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

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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