Best Bocconcini Salad Recipes

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BOCCONCINI SALAD



Bocconcini Salad image

Bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella, known as bocconcini, make up this great salad. If possible, seek out mozzarella di bufala, made from water buffalo's milk; a specialty of central and southern Italy, it is a softer, creamier mozzarella than that made from cow's milk.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bocconcini (bite-size mozzarella balls)
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup Belgian endive leaves
½ cup coarsely chopped arugula, stems included
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 875 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

TOMATO AND BOCCONCINI SALAD



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This salad should be made with the freshest ingredients possible, and is a delight as a side to most any meal! If you can't find, or don't have bocconcini, you could use another size of fresh mozzarella instead.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
2 cups arugula, rinsed and dried
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 cup fresh bocconcini cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup minced red onion

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a lid; set aside. Gently combine the spinach, arugula, tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, and onion in a pretty serving bowl. Shake the salad dressing vigorously to combine, and drizzle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 445.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TOMATO AND BOCCONCINI SALAD



Tomato and Bocconcini Salad image

A very quick and pretty dish - the colors of the Italian flag. Can be made with either very fresh mozzarella or bocconcini (fresh mini mozzarellas). My mom used to make this all the time. I don't personally use the salt, but I do like lots of freshly ground pepper on mine. I also like this with oregano. Feel free to experiment! Posted for ZWT 2006.

Provided by Annisette

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large fresh tomatoes
8 ounces bocconcini or 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes into twelve 1/2-inch slices.
  • Slice the bocconcini into twenty-four 1/2-inch slices.
  • Arrange the tomato slices on a serving plate, alternating them with 2 slices of bocconcini. Place the basil leaves between the bocconcini slices.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with basil and season with salt and lots of fresh ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 362.7, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.8

BOCCONCINI AND TOMATO SALAD



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In this take on Italy's caprese salad, fresh parsley replaces the traditional basil and olives are added to give the dish a pleasantly briny element.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pints mixed small heirloom tomatoes (6 cups), halved or quartered if needed
2 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls; 8 ounces), torn into pieces
1 1/3 cups mild green olives, such as Cerignola (6 ounces), pitted and sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, parsley, bocconcini, olives, oil, and vinegar in bowl, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

CRISP TOMATO & BOCCONCINI SALAD



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This is one of my favorite salads I used to always buy in the deli of my grocery store until I found this recipe! It is a recipe I got from Rachael Ray's magazine. Boccoccini are bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella. You can substitute 1/2-inch cubes of regular fresh mozzarella, but it's not as good.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup red and yellow grape tomatoes (halved) or 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/3 cup mixed pitted black olives or 1/3 cup green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups unsalted bocconcini, quartered (or bite-size mozzarella)
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • On large plate, toss the onion with the vinegar and a pinch of salt.
  • Spread in a single layer and let sit for 20 minutes to pickle.
  • In bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, 1 T basil and 2 t olive oil; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In separate bowl, combine the bocconcini, remaining 1 T basil, remaining 2 t oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Fill 4 martini glasses with the tomato salad, bocconcini and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 85.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.6

MARINATED BOCCONCINI AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD



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This colourful salad can be served in the summer time or at Christmas as part of a buffet. It is fast, easy and can be made in advance. Feed 6 or 12, just add more ingredients and adjust the seasonings to taste

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
black pepper
400 g bocconcini, cut into bite size pieces
1 large orange bell pepper (optional)
1 large green bell pepper (optional)
6 ounces artichoke hearts (optional)
kalamata olive (optional)
200 g prawns, cooked (optional)
6 cups radicchio, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut peppers into quarters, removing the seeds. Trim the corners off the ends so the pepper lays relatively flat on baking dish (it chars the peppers more evenly!).
  • Roast halves under broiler or on grill until skin is blackened, approximately 5 - 8 minutes. (Hint: I usually take each pepper out when done and continue with the rest until all are charred).
  • Once removed from the heat, immediately place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Steam for about 10 minutes (this cools the peppers slightly and makes it easier for the peel to fall off). Uncover and peel off charred skins.
  • Combine rest of ingredients and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 315.5, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.6

BOCCONCINI SALAD



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You can substitute slices of mozzarella in this recipe if you can't find bocconcini, just make sure it's freshly made.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 pound bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or basil, plus whole leaves for garnish
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Slice each of the cherry tomatoes in half and toss in a bowl with the bocconcini, herbs, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Serve on a platter with herb leaves.

ROASTED VEGGIE AND BOCCONCINI SALAD



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Make and share this Roasted Veggie and Bocconcini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large tomatoes, halved, seeds removed and cut into quarters
2 orange peppers, cut into quarters
1 red onion, quartered
3 cups baby potatoes, cooked and halved
1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite sized pieces and blanched
8 bocconcini, cut into quarters or
2 cups pearl bocconcini
1/3 cup oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place tomatoes, peppers and onions on a non stick baking sheet.
  • Roast in oven approximately 15-20 minutes or until softened.
  • Remove, cool and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Shake together in a sealable container the.
  • oil, mustard, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt and pepper.
  • Toss gently, in a large bowl, all the vegetables and both cheeses along with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

BOCCONCINI SALAD [8]



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Tomato     Basil

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula. 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.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND BOCCONCINI GRAIN SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Tomato, Cucumber and Bocconcini Grain Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups wheat berries, rinsed
5 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup bocconcini cheese, diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Handful fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Add water, pinch salt and wheat berries to a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour. Drain well. Let cool. To cool faster, spread out on baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine cooked wheat berries, tomatoes, green onions, cucumber and cheese. To make the dressing: whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Toss dressing with salad. Stir in basil. Let salad stand in fridge to develop flavours before serving, about 30 minutes.

BOCCONCINI AND TOMATO SALAD



Bocconcini and Tomato Salad image

Bocconcini are the smaller fresh mozarrella cheese sold in brine. They are much tenderer and worth the exttra money. This is a nice variation of the usual salad.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
250 g bocconcini, thinly sliced
1 large vine ripened tomatoes, skinned and cut into wedges
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed
black pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing, place tomato in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and process to a textured pure. Add remaining ingredients and pulse to just combine.
  • Arrange the tomato and cheese slices in alternate layers on 4 small plates. Spoon the dressing over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6, Protein 15.5

CANTALOUPE AND BOCCONCINI SALAD WITH MINT



Cantaloupe and Bocconcini Salad with Mint image

This is a refreshing cheese and fruit salad, generously flavored with mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ripe cantaloupe, scooped into 1-inch balls with a melon baller (about 3 cups)
8 ounces bocconcini (small fresh-mozzarella balls), or fresh mozzarella cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
2 to 3 thin slices ham or prosciutto, cut into strips
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup torn mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe, bocconcini or fresh mozzarella, ham or prosciutto, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss with mint leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 16 g

BOCCONCINI VEGGIE SALAD



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 ml (2 cups) baby potatoes, cooked and halved
500 g mini Bocconcini, halved
3 large tomotoes, quartered
2 each of yellow and red peppers, quartered
1 bunch asparagus
1 each green pepper and red onion, quartered
PARMESAN DRESSING
80 ml (1/3 cup) olive oil
15 ml (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
45 ml (3 tbsp) each lemon juice, minced fresh basil and Parmesan
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat barbeque to medium high. 2. In a large bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and basil. Salt and pepper to taste. 3. Brush a little dressing on tomatoes, peppers, asparagus and onion pieces and grill those until browned and tender, then cut into bite sized peices. 4. Add parmesan, potatoes and Bocconcini to dressing. 5. Add grilled vegetable to mixture in bowl, tossing lightly. 6. Serve immediately.

ORZO SALAD W/ BOCCONCINI



Orzo Salad W/ Bocconcini image

Make and share this Orzo Salad W/ Bocconcini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by etherrea

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups pine nuts
1 quart grape tomatoes
1 quart marinated bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls)
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the orzo according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat up a tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the pine nuts until they're slightly brown; set aside. (You can also just put a single layer of pine nuts on a cookie sheet and pop it in the oven, but I tend to burn them that way.).
  • I like the tomatoes and mozzarella balls cut in half to increase my chance of getting one or the other in each mouthful, but if you're pressed for time, just dump them into a large bowl with a glug of olive oil, the vinegar, and the bocconcini marinade. Add the basil and the reserved pine nuts.
  • Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water. Shake as much water from the pasta as you can.
  • Stir the pasta into the tomato-mozzarella mixture and mix well.
  • Check the seasoning and add more olive oil, vinegar, salt, and/or pepper if needed. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 10.3, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12.7

ORANGE, BOCCONCINI AND BEETROOT SALAD



Orange, Bocconcini and Beetroot Salad image

Make and share this Orange, Bocconcini and Beetroot Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mel Bedggood

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small orange
1/3 cup beetroot, wedges from can
1 cup lettuce leaf
2 fresh bocconcini
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • peel orange and slice into segments.
  • wash lettuce and drain.
  • place lettuce on plate and layer oranges on top.
  • tear bocconci balls and apply evenly to plate.
  • season with salt, pepper and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 247.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 7.1

BOCCONCINI SALAD



BOCCONCINI SALAD image

Categories     Basil     Cheese     Leafy Green     Pepper     Tomato     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bocconici, or bite-size mozzarella balls
1 recipe - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup Belgian endive leaves
1/2 cup arugula, stem included, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 recipe (to taste) salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula.
  • 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.

CANTALOUPE AND BOCCONCINI SALAD WITH MINT



Cantaloupe and Bocconcini Salad with Mint image

Categories     Salad     Cantaloupe     Mint     Summer

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe cantaloupe
8 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), or fresh mozzarella cut into
1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
2 to 3 thin slices ham or prosciutto, cut into strips
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup torn mint leaves

Steps:

  • Scoop the cantaloupe into 1-inch balls with a melon baller; you should have about 3 cups. In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe balls, bocconcini, ham, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the salad with the mint, and serve immediately.

ARUGULA, ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, & BOCCONCINI SALAD



Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, & Bocconcini Salad image

Make and share this Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, & Bocconcini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 cherry tomatoes, on vine
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
6 cups baby arugula or 6 cups baby spinach leaves, lightly packed
3/4 cup wish-bone Italian dressing
24 bocconcini (fresh mozzarella cheese balls)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350°.
  • Arrange tomatoes in roasting pan, then drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic and thyme. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and start to burst.
  • Toss arugula with Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Arrange arugula on serving platter, then top with tomatoes and bocconcini. Garnish with basil leaves. Season, if desired, with sea salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1048.7, Fat 83.5, SaturatedFat 37.5, Cholesterol 201.6, Sodium 2344.2, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 58.9

WARM BEETROOT AND BOCCONCINI SALAD



Warm Beetroot and Bocconcini Salad image

A deliciously sweet and low calorie salad. Fresh and light. Serve with warm crusty bread with a spread of butter for a nice meal!

Provided by Mel Bedggood

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 38m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium beetroots, fresh
1/3 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, if available use 4 mozzarella balls, otherwise know as bocconci
3 cups lettuce, shredded
2 pinches salt
1 pinch ground pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
  • Cut beetroot stalks off and slice into chunks leaving skin on.
  • Place foil onto tray and lay beetroot down. Sprinkle salt on top to cook with and place in oven for 30 minutes or until beetroot soft.
  • Once beetroot soft leave to cool down for five minutes before peeling skin off.
  • Slice bocconci balls thin and shred.
  • Layer lettuce shredded with a layer of the shredded bocconci balls and beetroot.
  • Repeat layers until finished. Add salt, pepper , balsamic vinegar and olive oil and stir.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.3

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