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Tomato Bocconcini Salad

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 6 Filed Under: Quick Salad Recipes, Salad Index, Salad Recipes By Ingredient, Salads by Season, Salads Recipes By Type, Salads with Cheese, Summer Salads, Vegetable Salad

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This Tomato Bocconcini Salad will soon become a summer favourite! So quick and easy to prepare and loaded with sweet aromatic summer tomatoes and creamy slices of soft cheese.

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Tomato bocconcini salad with a white bowl and basil sprigs on the side.

Out tomato bocconcini salad is such a simple salad to put together, it is just a matter of chopping everything up and then just tossing it together. This makes it an ideal salad to make when you are in a hurry and great for family dinners or barbecues.

In This Post:
  1. You Will Need
  2. How to Make It
  3.  Serving Suggestions  🍽
  4. Tips and Questions
  5. More Tomato Salad Recipes
  6. Recipe Card

You Will Need

LABELLED TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD INGREDIENTS

How to Make It

Step 1- Slice Ingredients 

Wash and trim the tomatoes then slice into rounds and slice any large rounds in half. 

HANDS SLICING HEIRLOOM TOMATOES INTO ROUNDS

Place them in a shallow mixing bowl, season with some sea salt and let stand for ten minutes or so.

SLICED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES IN WHITE BOWL WITH SALT

Drain the bocconcini balls then slice them in half.

Mini bocconcini balls being sliced in half on a wooden board with a red knife.

Wash and dry the basil leaves and drain the capers.

BASIL LEAVES STRIPPED FROM STEMS ON WOODEN BOARD

Step 2 - Toss Everything Together

Add the sliced bocconcini, basil leaves, oil and tablespoons of vinegar to the bowl with the tomatoes and season.

TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD INGREDIENTS IN BOWL

Mix well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.

MIXING TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD TO COMBINE IN A WHITE BOWL WITH A SPOON

Arrange in a salad platter and chill until you are ready to serve. 

Tomato bocconcini salad with a white bowl and basil sprigs on the side.

 Serving Suggestions  🍽

This salad is great with grilled meats and poultry, roasts, and casseroles as well as with Italian classics like pizza, pasta, and risotto. Try it with...

  • Steaks with Red Wine Sauce
  • Veal Saltimbocca
  • Chicken with Pancetta
  • Vegetable Pilau

Tips and Questions

What is Bocconcini?

  • It is a white, semi-soft, unripened mild cheese that originated from Naples - just like mozzarella! 

Can I Use Mozzarella Instead? 

  • The short answer is yes you can easily substitute mozzarella for bocconcini in this salad just slice it in thinner slices.

What Are The BEST Tomatoes to Use?

  • We have used a colourful assortment of aromatic heirloom tomatoes, but any sweet aromatic summer tomato will do here such as truss or beefsteak tomatoes.
  • You could even use any small, tomato variety such as cherry or mini Roma tomatoes then just slice them in half.

Can I Make It Ahead?

  • This salad can be made up to two hours in advance just leave out the basil and the dressing until just before serving and mix through at the last minute. This is to prevent your basil from browning.

What About the Leftovers

  • I absolutely adore this salad even on the following day because of how the tomatoes soak up the flavours of balsamic and red wine vinegar, though some might find them slightly soggy.
  • Personally, I enjoy serving it on toasted ciabatta bread or Cretan barley rusks.

More Tomato Salad Recipes

  • Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Tomato Feta Salad
  • Kachumber Salad
  • Heirloom Tomato and Whipped Feta Salad
  • Zucchini Tomato Salad with Feta
  • Tomato Herb Salad
  • Basil and Tomato Salad with Blueberry Dressing
  • Burrata Caprese
  • Italian Tomato Salad

Recipe Card

Tomato bocconcini salad with a white bowl and basil sprigs on the side.

Tomato Bocconcini Salad

This Tomato Bocconcini Salad will soon become a summer favourite! So quick and easy to prepare and loaded with sweet aromatic summer tomatoes and creamy slices of soft cheese.  
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil, bocconcini, heirloom tomatoes, tomato salad
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Low Carb, nut free, Vegetarian,
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
  • 1 kg heirloom tomatoes (use different colours, approx. 2.2 lbs)
  • 250 grams bocconcini balls (approximately 8.82 oz)
  • ⅓ cup small basil leaves
  • 4 tbsps baby capers
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic
  • 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sea salt and cracked black peppe
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Instructions
  • Wash and trim the tomatoes then slice into rounds and slice any large rounds in half.
  • Place them in a shallow mixing bowl, season and let stand.
  • Drain the bocconcini balls then slice.
  • Wash and dry the basil leaves, drain the capers.
  • Add the sliced bocconcini, basil leaves, oil and vinegars to the bowl with the tomatoes and season.
  • Mix well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Arrange in salad platter and chill until you are ready to serve.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1459IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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