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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Caper Vinagrette and grapes make this salad a sweet and sour success

 

Green salad with bocconcini, walnut & grapes with Caper Vinagrette

Lovely fresh salad includes sweet and sour flavours.

125g / 4oz walnuts - (roasted on a tray in oven at 220C/400F until beginning to brown )
4 large handfuls mixed salad leaves  - washed and dried
1 large handful red grapes - Cut the grapes in half and remove the seeds
1 lemon - sliced finely and cut into small pieces
extra-virgin olive oil
6  bocconcini - spray with olive oil and roll in 2 tbsp roughly chopped lemon thyme - slice thinly

Caper vinaigretteWhisk together
1/3 cup  olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tablespoon capers with a little of the vinegar
freshly ground black pepper

Dress the salad just before serving.



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