Mozzarella And Fresh Fig Salad Food

MOZZARELLA AND FRESH FIG SALAD

Steps:

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

FIG AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Instructions Put the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Boil until reduced by half, about two minutes. Allow to cool. Wash and dry the figs. Cut a cross in the top of each fig to about halfway down. Using your forefingers and thumbs, press on the outside of the fig so that it opens up at the top. Arrange five figs each on four serving plates in the shape of a cross. Cut the mozzarellas into quarters and then cut each quarter in half so that you have 16 pieces. Place four pieces of mozzarella on each plate between the figs and grind black pepper over them.5Using a teaspoon, drizzle some of the balsamic vinegar in a cross shape across the figs and mozzarella. Like this:Like Loading...

MARINATED FIG & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the vinegar, oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stand the fig wedges up in the middle of a large shallow serving dish, keeping them close together. Scatter the lemon zest and thyme on top, then drizzle with the marinade. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Roughly chop the mint. Drain and slice the mozzarella, toss with half the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 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.

FIGS AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the mozzarella and figs.
• Make a vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mint, basil, salt and pepper.
• Arrange the slices of figs and mozzarella on a plate.
• Dress the plate with lollo rossa and flowers.
• Serve.

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Set up a grill for cooking with direct and indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• Peel the eggplants and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rings. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Place on the direct-heat side of the grill and char, cooking until softened, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and cut each slice into quarters.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon and honey. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, mozzarella, onion and eggplant. Dress with the vinaigrette and serve!

FRESH FIG AND FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Toasted Walnuts:.
• In a large, heavy frying pan, over a high heat, toast the walnuts for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside to cool.
• Vinaigrette:.
• Put the vinegar and a good pinch of salt and black pepper in a screw-top jar and shake until the salt has dissolved. Add the mustard and walnut oil, then shake again to emulsify - the emulsion will hold for ten minutes or so, but give it another jiggle just before you use it to dress the salad.
• Salad:.
• Wipe the fresh figs gently, and cut them in half. Arrange them on a large platter, OR on individual plates - allowing 4 to 5 fresh figs per person, depending on the size.
• Sprinkle 1 to 1 1/2 ozs of crumbled feta or goat's cheese per person, over the top of the fresh figs.
• Scatter the chopped,toasted walnuts over the fig salad.
• Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, and garnish each plate with 1 - 2 fresh fig leaves if available.
• Serve with crusty bread and butter.
• Can also be served as a dessert/cheese course combined.

MARINATED FIG & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the vinegar, oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stand the fig wedges up in the middle of a large shallow serving dish, keeping them close together.
• Scatter the lemon zest and thyme on top, then drizzle with the marinade. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Roughly chop the mint. Drain and slice the mozzarella, toss with half the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 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.

MEDITERRANEAN FIG & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted water, blanch the beans for 2-3 mins. Drain, rinse in cold water, then drain on kitchen paper. Arrange on a platter. Top with the figs, shallots, mozzarella, hazelnuts and basil.
• In a small bowl or jam jar with fitted lid, add the vinegar, fig jam, olive oil and some seasoning. Shake well and pour over salad just before serving.