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    Tomato Bocconcini Salad - a dinner saviour!

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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 IN A WHITE BOWL WITH 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.

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    Ingredients & Substitutions

    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.

    Are Bocconcini and Mozzarella Made the Same Way?

    Both mozzarella and bocconcini are made with the pasta filata method, this is where curds are dipped into hot whey and stretched and pulled to give the cheese its characteristic elasticity. 

    Mozzarella and bocconcini can be made with buffalo milk, cow milk or a combination of both. The difference between mozzarella and bocconcini is in its size as bocconcini is formed into smaller balls than mozzarella. 

    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.

    You Will Need

    LABELLED TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD INGREDIENTS

    How to Make It

    1SLICE INGREDIENTS 
    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 and drain the capers.

    • HANDS SLICING HEIRLOOM TOMATOES INTO ROUNDS
      SLICE HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
    • SLICED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES IN WHITE BOWL WITH SALT
      SALT HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
    • BASIL LEAVES STRIPPED FROM STEMS ON WOODEN BOARD
      STRIP LEAVES FROM STEMS
    • CLOSE-UP-OF-CUTTING-BOCCONCINI
      SLICE BOCCONCINI

    2TOSS EVERYTHING TOGETHER
    Add the sliced bocconcini, basil leaves, oil and tablespoons of vinegar 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. 

    • TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD INGREDIENTS IN BOWL
      ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO BOWL
    • MIXING TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD TO COMBINE IN A WHITE BOWL WITH A SPOON
      MIX WELL TO COMBINE
    • TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD IN A WHITE BOWL WITH BASIL SPRIGS ON THE SIDE
      CHILL TIL READY TO SERVE!

    Serving Suggestions

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

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

    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 still love this salad the next day as I love how the tomatoes have marinated in the balsamic and red wine vinegar even though some may feel that the tomatoes are a bit soggy ??‍♀️ I just love it on some toasted ciabatta bread or Cretan barley rusks.

    If you blitz the leftovers in your blender or food processor and freeze it is great to use in your next tomato based recipe. 

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    TOMATO BOCCONCINI SALAD IN A WHITE BOWL WITH BASIL SPRIGS ON THE SIDE

    Tomato Bocconcini Salad – a dinner saviour!

    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
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 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
    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
    Metric - Imperial
    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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