Name: Fig Caprese Salad
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella ((if you want it to be EXTRA special, use burrata cheese)); 8 ounces ripe fresh figs, cut into quarters; Torn basil leaves ((for serving)); Coarsely ground black pepper; Flaky sea salt; Olive oil ((for drizzling))

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Just because a recipe has a short list of ingredients, doesn’t mean it will be short on flavor. Take this easy, fresh caprese salad. Instead of tomatoes, there are gorgeous plump figs. Creamy mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of olive complete this perfect summer side dish.

Ingredients

8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella (if you want it to be EXTRA special, use burrata cheese)
8 ounces ripe fresh figs, cut into quarters
Torn basil leaves (for serving)
Coarsely ground black pepper
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions

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.

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Fig Caprese Salad