INGREDIENTS (10 portions)
1 kg Oldenburger Mozzarella 40% fat i.d.m. diced
1 kg cocktail tomatoes
10 figs
5 tbsp honey
1 lemon
150 g blueberries
a bunch of basil
a few sprigs of thyme
80 ml olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
This fruity and cheesy mediterranean fig and mozzarella salad is a perfect dish for sharing and is prepared in no time at all
Preparation
Wash the cocktail tomatoes, blueberries, basil, thyme and pat dry. Halve the lemon, squeeze the juice out and set aside. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
The Mozzarella
Place the diced Oldenburger Mozzarella in a container and put in the preheated oven for approx. 10 minutes.
The Figs
Halve the figs and scatter them on a tray, sprinkle honey over them and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
The Tomatoes
Put the tomatoes, thyme, garlic, sea salt and ground black pepper on a baking tray, sprinkle with olive oil and put in the oven for about 8 minutes.
The Salad
On a serving plate, spread the baked figs, confectioned tomatoes, fresh herbs, blueberries and melted mozzarella.
The Final Touch
Collect the olive oil from the tomato tray and sprinkle over the salad with the lemon juice. Serve with freshly baked baguette.
01. Due to its short maturing time, Mozzarella is a fresh tasting type of cheese. It is produced by kneading and subsequent brewing and then spun thus gaining its characteristic fibrous texture.
02. Genuine Cheese is a good source of protein and can be used in vegetarian dishes.
