Bocconcini Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Bocconcini Salad). 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Bocconcini Salad

Ingredients

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

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Bocconcini Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 448.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.9g 52%

Carbohydrates: 6.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 35.7g 55%

Saturated Fat: 16.4g 82%

Cholesterol: 89.7mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 1407.8IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.4mg 80%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 25.5mg 43%

Folate: 35mcg 9%

Calcium: 593.5mg 59%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 33.4mg 12%

Potassium: 276.8mg 8%

Sodium: 875mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 321.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.