Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad

• fine green bean↗200g g

  trimmed

• small figs↗6

  quartered

• shallot↗1

  thinly sliced

• ball mozzarella↗x

  drained and ripped into chunks

• hazelnut↗50g g

  toasted and chopped

• small handful basil↗

  leaves, torn

• balsamic vinegar↗3 tbsp tbsp
• fig↗1 tbsp tbsp

  jam or relish

• extra-virgin olive oil↗3 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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. 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.