Loading...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Fresh Fig, Mozzarella and Bean Salad with Basil Dressing recipe


Fresh Fig, Mozzarella and Bean Salad with Basil Dressing
Fresh Fig, Mozzarella and Bean Salad with Basil Dressing

Fresh silky mozzarella and juicy ripe figs make this a simple, stunning combination that doesn't involve much work - perfect

Serves 6

Fresh Fig, Mozzarella and Bean Salad with Basil Dressing ingredients: 300 grams round green beans, stem end removed. 2 tender inner stalks of celery, thinly sliced. 1 x 400 gram tin borlotti beans, drained and rinsed. 2-3 balls fresh mozzarella in whey, drained (I use Clevedon Valley Buffalo). 3 large fresh figs, quartered. Basil dressing: finely grated zest 1 lemon. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 3 tablespoons olive oil. 1 clove garlic, crushed. 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion. 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil. sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Fresh Fig, Mozzarella and Bean Salad with Basil Dressing recipe
Dressing: Whisk the lemon zest and juice, oil and garlic in a bowl and season. Stir in the onion and basil
Salad: Cook the beans in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain and refresh in cold water then pat dry on kitchen towels. Put the beans, celery and borlotti beans in a bowl and toss with half of the dressing. Slice each ball of mozzarella into 6 if using 2 balls or into 4 if using 3 balls
To serve: Divide the beans between plates and top with the mozzarella and figs. Spoon over the remaining dressing and garnish with extra basil and a grind of black pepper
 
TOP