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fig and mozzarella salad with arugula on grey plate with fork on th left and knife on the right, two fresh figs on the side over grey napkin

Italian fig and mozzarella salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 442kcal
This delicious italian fig and mozzarella salad features caramelized fresh figs and buffalo mozzarella, and is awesomely vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ball buffalo mozzarella
  • 2 slightly ripe figs halved
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle
  • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar to drizzle
  • sea salt and pepper
  • handful of fresh arugula leaves to decorate

Instructions

  • Place the mozzarella on kitchen paper to absorb excess water.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Drizzle the figs with honey (if using), then arrange flat side down on the pan, and grill for 1- 2 mins until slightly caramelized. Remove the figs from the pan and allow to cool a little.
  • In a small jar mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, close the lid and shake for a few seconds, until combined.
  • Cut the mozzarella into wedges and set aside.
  • Arrange a handful of arugula leaves on a plate, top with mozzarella wedges and caramelized figs, drizzle the vinaigrette all over and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3405IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2538mg | Iron: 1mg