Bocconcini Salad

Bocconcini Salad

Bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella, known as bocconcini, make up this great salad made with cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, arugula, and fresh basil. It's a version of the popular 'insalata caprese.'

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
449 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula.
Step 2
Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil; pour over the salad. Toss until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Transfer salad to individual serving plates, if desired. Sprinkle the basil over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 pound bocconcini (bite-size mozzarella balls)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 0.5 cup chopped celery
  • 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup Belgian endive leaves
  • 0.5 cup coarsely chopped arugula, stems included

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