Bocconcini Tomato Salad
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caThis tomato bocconcini salad is a bright and flavorful spin on the classic caprese salad with uses simple ingredients at their best. Ripe cherry tomatoes, tender bocconcini, and fresh basil are tossed with extra virgin olive oil and a hint of balsamic for a salad that's light and refreshing.Serve this Tomato Bocconcini Caprese Salad with my Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe, Homemade Calzone Recipe or my Stromboli Recipe for an amazing combo!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar or vinegar of your choice
- ½ tsp Salt
- 6 each basil leaves ripped or minced
- ground pepper to taste
- 7 oz Bocconcini Small or Mini
- 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 baguette or French stick
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, ground pepper, and minced basil leaves. Mix well.¼ cup Olive Oil, ½ tsp Salt, ground pepper, 6 each basil leaves, 3 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
- If you are using regular size bocconcini, you can cut them in half and place them in the bowl with the vinaigrette.7 oz Bocconcini
- Do the same with the cherry tomatoes. I usually leave some cherry tomatoes whole because they are small enough as it is.10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- Mix well and ensure that the tomatoes and bocconcini and evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
- Chill if not serving immediately, but let it come to room temperature prior to serving.
- Slice and toast your bread before serving. Drizzle balsamic glaze and extra basil over your salad. Serve immediately.1 baguette, 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Notes
Top Tips
You don't need to use cherry tomatoes. You can use regular sized tomatoes, just cut them to your preferred size. Choose firm, ripe tomatoes so they hold up without becoming mushy. Let the bocconcini come to room temperature before serving for maximum flavor Tear the basil by hand to preserve its aromatic oils Drizzle olive oil and balsamic reduction just before serving to keep the salad fresh and bright Season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper to enhance all the flavors.Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 3mg
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