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Italian fig and mozzarella salad
This delicious italian fig and mozzarella salad features caramelized fresh figs and buffalo mozzarella, and is awesomely vegetarian and gluten-free.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ball buffalo mozzarella
- 2 slightly ripe figs halved
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar to drizzle
- sea salt and pepper
- handful of fresh arugula leaves to decorate
Instructions
- Place the mozzarella on kitchen paper to absorb excess water.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Drizzle the figs with honey (if using), then arrange flat side down on the pan, and grill for 1- 2 mins until slightly caramelized. Remove the figs from the pan and allow to cool a little.
- In a small jar mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, close the lid and shake for a few seconds, until combined.
- Cut the mozzarella into wedges and set aside.
- Arrange a handful of arugula leaves on a plate, top with mozzarella wedges and caramelized figs, drizzle the vinaigrette all over and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
464mg
(19%)
Potassium
198mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
3405IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2538mg
(254%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 3405IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2538mg | 254% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.