Tomato and Bocconcini Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tomato and Bocconcini Salad is a showstopper that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy mini bocconcini balls are paired with aromatic fresh basil and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze for a perfect balance of tangy and savory. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish or appetizer, ideal for summer gatherings or adding a touch of elegance to your meal. Packed with vibrant colors and simple ingredients, this salad is a celebration of freshness and flavor that fits beautifully into any table spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams Bocconcini cheese (mini balls)
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice each cherry tomato in half and place them in a large salad bowl.
Drain the bocconcini cheese from its liquid and add the mini balls to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Rinse the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and tear them into smaller pieces. Add them to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the salad.
Sprinkle the salt and freshly ground black pepper over the ingredients.
Gently toss the salad to combine the ingredients and distribute the dressing evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
