Fig, mozzarella and proscuitto salad

Babiche Martens

Figs bring a delightful elegance to today’s salad, with its sophisticated mix of ingredients that don’t require too much fuss. Mozzarella, prosciutto and nuts complement the flavour of the figs, and can be put together in minutes. This is a fab recipe to have up your sleeve for a really quick creation.

Ingredients

4 cups	Salad greens
8 slices	Prosciutto (Main)
8	Figs, ripe, sliced (Main)
200 g	Mozzarella cheese (Main)
½ cup	Roasted hazelnuts
¼ cup	Hazelnut oil
2 Tbsp	Lemon juice
1 tsp	Runny honey

Directions

1. Spread salad greens on a platter. Twist and fold the prosciutto. Add the sliced figs and torn-up mozzarella, and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. In a small jug mix oil, lemon juice and honey. Splash over the salad and season with salt and pepper.

See Angela's other fig recipes

• Flatbread with figs and feta
• Roasted fig tarts with meringue