Fig Caprese
A fun twist on traditional Caprese, figs, fresh basil, mozzarella di buffalo, olive oil and lime dressing with a hint of vanilla.
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Equipment
- 1 mini food blender
Ingredients
- 1-2 figs (not too squishy)
- 1 mozzarella de buffalo - thinly sliced
- 1 lime
- olive oil
- pinch pure vanilla powder
- 5 leaves basil - reserve a couple of leaves to garnish
- 1 tbsp pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- small handful mesclun or mixed baby salad leaves
Instructions
- Add the zest of half the lime and all the lime juice into a mini blender. Add double the quantity of olive oil. So 1 tbsp lime juice to 2 tbsps of oil.
- Add a pinch of salt, a grating of black pepper, basil leaves and a pinch of vanilla powder. Whizz until you have a smooth emulsion. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Slice the figs from tip to tip and arrange alternatively with the sliced mozzarella on a bed of mesclun or baby salad leaves.
- Drizzle over the dressing and garnish with the pine nuts and basil leaves.
- Buon appetito!
