Mediterranean Fig & Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients

• 200g fine green bean, trimmed
• 6 small figs, quartered
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 x 125g ball mozzarella, drained and ripped into chunks
• 50g hazelnut, toasted and chopped
• small handful basil leaves, torn
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp fig jam or relish
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a starter

1. In a large saucepan of salted water, blanch the beans for 2-3 mins. Drain, rinse in cold water, then drain on kitchen paper. Arrange on a platter. Top with the figs, shallots, mozzarella, hazelnuts and basil.
2. In a small bowl or jam jar with fitted lid, add the vinegar, fig jam, olive oil and some seasoning. Shake well and pour over salad just before serving.