Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

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!

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.

• 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

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Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

Tomato and Bocconcini Salad - a fresh and colourful salad of tomatoes with cherry bocconcini and fresh herbs.

Course Side Dish, Salad

Cuisine Modern Australian

Keyword tomato and bocconcini salad

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 as a side

Calories Per Serve 143 kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace | Chef Not Required

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Slice the tomatoes (500g/1lb) and cherry bocconcini (220g/8oz) in half and add to a bowl.

2. Add fresh basil leaves (⅓ cup) and fresh mint leaves (¼ cup) to the same bowl and toss lightly to combine.

3. Add garlic infused olive oil (1½ tbsp), lemon juice (juice of ½ a lemon - to taste), and salt & pepper to taste - serve immediately.

Recipe 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*