Mozzarella, speck and strawberry salad
As soon as the spring comes around we start craving lighter meals and salads become more popular, though without a little creativity they can get boring very quickly. Michael Diacono’s mozzarella and strawberry salad with speck and spinach leaves is anything but boring.
Mozzarella, speck and strawberry salad
Serves 2
Ingredients
- Knob butter
- Large handful cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Handful strawberries
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves
- Large handful spinach leaves
- 2 large balls mozzarella di bufola
- 6 slices speck
Method
- Melt the butter in the pan with a little olive oil to stop the butter burning.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- When the tomatoes are a little soft add the strawberries and the balsamic vinegar and allow to cook for a couple of mins.
- Add the basil and remove from the heat.
- Tear the spinach leaves into bite sized pieces and toss with a little olive oil and salt.
- Place the spinach into two serving plates.
- Add the mozzarella and the speck.
- Add the warm tomato and strawberry mixture.
- Serve immediately.
This recipe first appeared on Gourmet Today TV, aired on TVM on 22nd April, 2017.