VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES
WATERMELON
MOZZARELLA SALAD
INGREDIENTS
¼ watermelon
1 whole fresh mozzarella ball
1 packet arugula/ rocket (instead of salad greens)
ground pepper
salt
2 tablespoons pine nuts or pumpkin seeds (optional)
VINAIGRETTE
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 small lemon, halved
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
½ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
To make the dressing start by finely chopping the garlic clove and transfer
into a small saucepan with a drop of oil. Fry until garlic releases aroma.
Take the mozzarella ball and also chop into cubes and set aside. Rinse salad
greens and spread on a plate or pour into a small salad bowl.
At this point, turn the heat down and add brown sugar and water.
You can opt to dry fry pine nuts or pumpkin seeds until brown and toasted
and pour these over the greens.
Once the sugar has dissolved, add balsamic, mustard and lemon juice. Stir for
2 – 5 seconds and turn the heat off.
Allow the mixture to cool for 10 – 15 minutes. Once cooled, pour contents
into a small jar and top off with ½ cup of olive oil.
Spread chopped watermelon and mozzarella over the greens and finish off
with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
When ready to serve, shake jar of vinaigrette so that contents are even and
drizzle over salad.
The salad is very simple and straightforward. Chop the watermelon into small
squares and set aside.
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