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    Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

    Published: Nov 26, 2019 by Lee-Ann · 2 Comments

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    Tomato and Bocconcini Salad - a fresh and colourful caprese style salad of tomatoes with cherry bocconcini mozzarella balls, fresh basil and mint.

    The recipe I am bringing you today is for a Tomato and Bocconcini Salad. It's fresh and simple, and makes the perfect no-fuss side dish. The classic combination of tomato, basil and mozzarella plus fresh mint. Sure to be a summer favourite!

    tomatoes bocconcini basil and mint in a white bowl

    Table of Contents

    • Ingredients you will need for this bocconcini salad
    • How to make tomato and bocconcini salad
    • My top tips for making this fresh mozzarella salad
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

    Ingredients you will need for this bocconcini salad

    • Cherry/mini tomatoes
    • Cherry bocconcini
    • Fresh basil
    • Fresh mint
    • Garlic infused olive oil
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Salt & pepper

    Please see the recipe at the end of this post for detailed quantities & instructions.

    How to make tomato and bocconcini salad

    • Slice both the tomatoes and bocconcini balls in half and add to a bowl.

    chopped tomatoes basil mint and bocconcini on a white cutting board

    • Add fresh basil leaves and fresh mint leaves to the same bowl and toss lightly to combine.
    • Add garlic infused olive oil, lemon juice, and salt & pepper to taste - serve immediately.

    My top tips for making this fresh mozzarella salad

    • I have used cherry bocconcini cheese for this recipe, but if you can't find them you could substitute any other fresh mozzarella and just cut it to size.
    • Any kind of cherry/mini tomatoes will do - whatever is available and takes your fancy. I have used a mixture of colours for visual effect, totally optional!
    • Not a fan of mint? No problem, just substitute it for more basil!
    • This recipe is best made just before serving. If you would like to make it ahead I would add the fresh herbs and dressing (olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper) just before serving.
    • Have a little taste of your garlic infused olive oil before you use it as they can vary in garlic strength. If you think that the garlic flavour might be a bit strong, you can easily dilute it with plain olive oil.

    Other bocconcini recipes you may like

    Pesto Mozzarella Pasta Salad - a pasta salad with bocconcini, prosciutto & basil pesto dressing.

    Cherry Bocconcini Balls with Chilli - cherry bocconcini that have been marinated in chilli, lemon and fresh herbs. Super easy appetizer!

    Chorizo Tomato Pasta with Bocconcini - spicy fresh chorizo sausage combined with sweet tomatoes & basil, creamy bocconcini & crunchy crumbs.

    I have to confess, my favourite part of this salad is the cherry bocconcini. Those milky little pearl-sized bites are one of my food weaknesses. I've been known to buy extra because they have a habit of jumping into my mouth before they make it to the salad. Sad but true, willpower is not my strong suit when it comes to bocconcini!

    Lee-Ann x

    📖 Recipe

    tomatoes bocconcini basil and mint in a white bowl

    Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

    Tomato and Bocconcini Salad - a fresh and colourful salad of tomatoes with cherry bocconcini and fresh herbs.
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    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Serving: 6 as a side
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 500 g cherry/mini tomatoes (1lb)
    • 220 g cherry bocconcini (8oz)
    • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
    • 1½ tablespoon garlic infused olive oil (see notes)
    • juice of half a lemon to taste
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Slice the tomatoes (500g/1lb) and cherry bocconcini (220g/8oz) in half and add to a bowl.
    • Add fresh basil leaves (⅓ cup) and fresh mint leaves (¼ cup) to the same bowl and toss lightly to combine.
    • Add garlic infused olive oil (1½ tbsp), lemon juice (juice of ½ a lemon - to taste), and salt & pepper to taste - serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Flavoured olive oils are readily available in the supermarket along side their plain counterpart.
    • I have used cherry bocconcini cheese for this recipe, but if you can't find them you could substitute any other fresh mozzarella and just cut it to size.
    • Any kind of cherry/mini tomatoes will do - whatever is available and takes your fancy. I have used a mixture of colours for visual effect, totally optional!
    • Not a fan of mint? Just sub for more basil!
    • This recipe is best made just before serving. If you would like to make it ahead I would add the fresh herbs and dressing (olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper) just before serving.
    • Have a little taste of your garlic infused olive oil before you use it as they can vary in garlic strength. If you think that the garlic flavour might be a bit strong, you can easily dilute it with plain olive oil.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    1. Lizzy

      November 26, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      I love a tomato salad, especially.when you live in warm weather year round. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        November 27, 2019 at 11:19 am

        Thanks Lizzy!

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