French Bean Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Mint and Pine Nuts

Name: French Bean Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Mint and Pine Nuts
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 150g French beans, topped but not tailed; ½ clove garlic; 4 fresh mint leaves; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 1 ball Mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp pine kernels toasted

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Cook: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Italian Starter

Ingredients

150g French beans, topped but not tailed
½ clove garlic
4 fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 ball Mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp pine kernels toasted

Accompaniment

Description

A delightful fresh summer salad, perfect served as a starter or a light lunch.

Method

1
1. Blanch the beans in boiling water for 3 minutes until just cooked. Drain and set aside.
2. Crush the garlic to a paste and finely chop the mint. Place both in a bowl and mix with the olive oil and lemon juice, season to taste.
3. Add the green beans and toss in the dressing, add the sliced mozzarella and pine kernels and toss lightly.
4. Arrange in the center of a plate and serve with crusty bread.