Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad

10-30 minutes 400 kcal or less balsamic vinegar basil entertain extra-virgin olive oil fig figs green bean green beans hazelnut hazelnuts mains mozzarella quick salad shallot shallots smart summer summery vegetarian salad

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Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a starter

Source

Ingredients

200g fine green bean , trimmed

6 small figs , quartered

1 shallot , thinly sliced

x ball mozzarella , drained and ripped into chunks

50g hazelnut , toasted and chopped

small handful basil leaves, torn

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp fig jam or relish

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Method

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.