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Fig and Mozzarella Salad (Fig Caprese)
This Fig and Mozzarella salad is going to become your new favorite twist on a classic Caprese salad. This is a Fig Caprese! Yes, we are talking figs with cheese. The ripe fresh figs replace the tomatoes, making this a fruity yet savory addition to your dinner table. What could be better than ripe figs, fresh mozzarella, good olive oil and fragrant basil? A perfect lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8-10 ripe fresh figs
- 2 fresh mozzarella balls approx 4oz/120g each
- small handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the figs into halves or quarters and arrange on a platter/plate.
- Tear the mozzarella into rough chunks and arrange amongst the figs.
- Sprinkle the fresh basil over the salad, then dress with extra virgin olive oil and the sea salt.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
647mg
(27%)
Potassium
275mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
321mg
(32%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 321mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.