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Bocconcini Tomato Salad

Published: Nov 13, 2022 by AmyG Modified On: Oct 31, 2024. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment.

Bocconcini and Tomato Salad are perfect as an appetizer, side, salad or item to add to a brunch charcuterie board or any basic charcuterie board.

Simple ingredients make up this bocconcini and tomato salad like mini bocconcini, tomato or cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. A tangy white balsamic vinaigrette adds the perfect finishing touch to this delicious Bocconcini and Tomato Salad. Pair it with my Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe for an amazing combo!

What are bocconcini made of?

Bocconcini are Italian for "little mouthfuls" of cheese. They are generally made from cows milk and are a type of unripened cheese that are very mild tasting. They are small round balls and come in different sizes like mini bocconcini or regular sized bocconcini.

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What do you serve Bocconcini With?

Bocconcini can be served on their own as an appetizer or added to a salad like in this tomato and bocconcini salad.

Serve this Tomato and Bocconcini Salad with one of these dishes:

  • Charcuterie
  • Other Appetizers like hummus, and wings.
  • Pizza
  • Zucchini Fries
  • Butternut Squash Soup

The best time to make this tomato and bocconcini salad is during summer months when tomatoes are at their ripest. But most grocery stores carry tomatoes, grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes which make putting this salad together easy any time of the year.

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Other salad recipes you might want to try are a light arugula salad with pear and prosciutto goat cheese salad, mediterranean salad, tomato and tuna salad or a spinach strawberry salad with a strawberry vinaigrette.

Ingredients

This recipe comes together with the following ingredients:

  • Tomatoes, grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • Bocconcini
  • Olive oil
  • White wine vinegar
  • salt
  • ground pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

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In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, ground pepper, and minced basil leaves. Mix well.

bocconcini sliced in half

If you are using regular size bocconcini, you can cut them in half and place them in the bowl with the vinaigrette.

cherry tomatoes sliced in half

Do the same with the cherry tomatoes. I usually leave some cherry tomatoes whole because they are small enough as it is.

bocconcini and tomato inn a bowl

Mix well and ensure that the tomatoes and bocconcini and evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Chill if not serving immediately.

Hint: You don't need to use cherry tomatoes. You can use regular sized tomatoes, just cut them to your preferred size.

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few ideas on how you can make this dish different or fit a certain diet:

  • Vegan - make it vegan by adding vegan cheese or roasted tofu
  • Cucumbers - add cucumbers or peppers for added taste
  • Tuna - add tuna for extra protein
  • Grain - add a grain like quinoa, couscous or rice

If you know how to make this recipe unique or suit your diet - go for it! Let me know what you did and how it turned out by leaving me a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

Equipment

You'll need different size bowls and a cutting board for this recipe. A large spoon and knives will also come in handy.

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Storage

Place any left over tomato and bocconcini salad in an airtight container and store refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

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Food Safety

Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.

Remember to:

  • Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.

Recipe Details

tomato and bocconcini salad in a bowl

Bocconcini Tomato Salad

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AmyG
Bocconcini and Tomato Salad are perfect as an appetizer, side, salad or item to add to a brunch charcuterie board or any basic charcuterie board.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizers and Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 1072 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams Bocconcini Small or Mini
  • 284 grams Cherry Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch ground pepper
  • 6 each Basil Leaves minced

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, ground pepper, and minced basil leaves. Mix well.
  • If you are using regular size bocconcini, you can cut them in half and place them in the bowl with the vinaigrette.
  • Do the same with the cherry tomatoes. I usually leave some cherry tomatoes whole because they are small enough as it is.
  • Mix well and ensure that the tomatoes and bocconcini and evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
  • Chill if not serving immediately.

Notes

You can use regular sized tomatoes for this recipe as well. Just cut them to your preferred size.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25BowlCalories: 1072kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 39gFat: 97gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1348mgPotassium: 693mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1706IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 771mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheese, lunchable, tomato salad, White balsamic vinaigrette
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