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Fri May 25 22:11:14 SAST 2012

Artichoke and Mozarella Salad with balsamic and thyme oil

Avocado Magazine | 10 January, 2010 23:56

A summery dish, low in calories and big on health.

Ingredients

  • 30ml red wine vinegar
  • 60ml thyme-infused olive oil
  • 32 cooked butter beans
  • 12 baby mozzarella balls
  • 30ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of Maldon salt
  • 12 quarters of marinated artichokes
  • 12 strips of tomato (peeled, seeded, and cut)
  • 12 cubes of cucumber (cured with salt and rinsed)
  • 12 sprigs of carrot leaves
  • 5ml reduced balsamic vinegar
  • Selection of edible flowers

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar and the thyme-infused olive oil.

Add the butter beans and set aside to marinate.

In another small bowl, marinate the mozzarella in the extra-virgin olive oil and salt.

Arrange all ingredients on a flat plate, season and add the dressing. Serve immediately.

Serves (Four)

Picture and recipe courtesy of Avocado magazine. To subscribe, contact the magazine on 011-280-5420

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