Figs & mozzarella salad with port sauce
Background
If you're after an easy yet delicious starterΒ to serve at a dinner party or at a special celebration Β meal - look no further. This figs & mozzarella salad Β is served with aΒ spiced port dressing that makes is absolutely delicious. The syrup can be made in advance (it only takes 10 minutes), then throwing together the salad requiresΒ only another couple of minutes! Perfect!
Ingredients
- 6-8 figs
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 150 ml red port
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- about 100 rocket ( arugula)
- 250g buffalo mozzarella
Instructions
- Mix the port, vinegar, cinnamon and anise in a saucepan. Bring to the boil then simmer until it's reduced to a thick sauce. This will take about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Cut the figs in half or wedges.
- Scatter some salad leaves onto plates. Dip the figs into the sauce (cut-side down), then put these on top of the salad.
- Drain the mozzarella, then using your fingers tear it into small chunks. Scatter these around the figs. Drizzle with the remaining syrup and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Dinner - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Salad - Seasonal - Starter
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Christmas - Dinner Party - Parties - Sunday Lunch - Thanksgiving - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Dairy - Exotic Fruits
- Health and Diet: - Gluten Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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