Fig Caprese Salad Recipe to simple to make and elegant enough to serve to guests!
Some really great fresh figs were shared with me today, and I was trying to figure out something fun to make with the figs. Since cheese is a great compliment to figs, I decided on making a Caprese Salad. The mozzarella cheese and the balsamic vinegar melded so well with the figs. I finished off my salad quickly and plan on making this dish again.
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 3 to 4 fresh figs, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- Coarse salt to taste*
- Black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
- Olive oil, extra-virgin
- Ages balsamic vinegar (good quality)
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Alternate fresh mozzarella cheese slices on a large platter (or on individual plates if you are doing individual portions) with sliced figs, overlapping for effect. -
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Just before serving, drizzle on some extra-virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinegar. NOTE: Insalata Caprese should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time and become soggy.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Makes 4 servings.
* This is a great place to use your Fleur de Sel Salt