Marinated Fig & Mozzarella Salad

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 figs, stalks trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped
  • 10 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 2 ounces salad leaves
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the vinegar, oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. 2
    Stand the fig wedges up in the middle of a large shallow serving dish, keeping them close together.
  3. 3
    Scatter the lemon zest and thyme on top, then drizzle with the marinade. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Roughly chop the mint. Drain and slice the mozzarella, toss with half the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    To serve, arrange the mozzarella and mint mixture round the figs, scatter with lightly torn rocket leaves and the remaining mint, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

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