Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Editor’s Note

The term "bocconcini" refers to a ball of fresh mozzarella about 1-inch in diameter. Since this recipe calls for the cheese to be cubed anyway, feel free to buy any size ball of fresh mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259
Calories
23g
Fat
10g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium445mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars5g
Protein5g
Vitamin C19mg 93%
Calcium163mg 13%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium310mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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