Fig Caprese Salad

Name: Fig Caprese Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella; 8 ounces ripe fresh figs, cut into quarters; Torn basil leaves (for serving); Coarsely ground black pepper; Flaky sea salt; Olive oil (for drizzling)

By Adam Rapoport

July 18, 2017

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It's not about the number of steps or ingredients in a dish. If you shop smart, buying peak-season produce and quality protein, you don't have to do much at all (like with this easy salad recipe). Read more about fruit caprese salad ideas here.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella

8 ounces ripe fresh figs, cut into quarters

Torn basil leaves (for serving)

Coarsely ground black pepper

Flaky sea salt

Olive oil (for drizzling)

Preparation

Tear mozzarella into medium pieces and arrange on a platter. Tuck figs around cheese and scatter basil over top. Season with pepper and lots of salt. Drizzle generously with oil.

TagsSalad Italian European Fig Fruit Mozzarella Cheese Dairy Summer Fall Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Side Vegetarian Gluten Free Nut Free Healthyish Bon Appétit

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