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Fig Caprese Salad

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It's not about the number of steps or ingredients in a dish. If you shop smart, buying peak-season produce and quality protein, you don't have to do much at all (like with this easy salad recipe). Read more about fruit caprese salad ideas here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella
8 ounces ripe fresh figs, cut into quarters
Torn basil leaves (for serving)
Coarsely ground black pepper
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Preparation

  1. 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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