This fresh fig and mozzarella salad is a simple Mediterranean-inspired dish made with sweet figs, creamy mozzarella, pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of honey and olive oil. It’s light, colourful and full of natural flavour, perfect as a starter, side dish or light lunch.

The sweetness of the figs and honey pairs beautifully with the creaminess of the mozzarella, while the pomegranate adds a little brightness and texture.

Figs, honey and olive oil are ingredients that appear throughout the Bible, often symbolising abundance and nourishment.

“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

– Proverbs 16:24

Sometimes the simplest ingredients create the most beautiful dishes.

Ingredients

1. A handful of fresh spinach

2. A handful of lettuce

3. 3–4 fresh figs

4. 1 ball of mozzarella

5. A small handful of pomegranate seeds

6. 1–2 teaspoons honey

7. A drizzle of olive oil

8. Salt and black pepper

9. Fresh mint leaves (optional)

How to make the salad

• Add the spinach and lettuce to a bowl or plate to create the base of the salad.
• Slice the fresh figs and arrange them over the leaves.
• Tear or slice the mozzarella and place it between the figs.
• Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds.
• Drizzle with olive oil and a little honey.
• Finish with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
• Add a few fresh mint leaves if you like.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tips

Use ripe figs for the best sweetness and flavour. A good quality olive oil really makes a difference here. Add the honey lightly…just enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the fruit!