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Tomato Bocconcini Salad with delicious crunchy bits

September 23, 2017 by Tania 10 Comments

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This is the easiest salad. Tomato Bocconcini Salad is a classic but add crunchy croutons, nuts and seeds and you’ve got a salad everyone will love.

Tomato Bocconcini salad

Making Tomato Bocconcini Salad with extra cunch

Funny enough this salad began with left over bread. I had a family lunch and I bought a few continental rolls at a small deli. There was no other shop nearby is all I can say about this. They were a little expensive for white rolls and a wish to not waste money was not the only reason I used them as croutons. They are actually very light and when tossed in some oil bake up golden and crunchy. Use any bread you may have left over too but this light white type of bread makes the best croutons.

Tomato Bocconcini Salad

I’ve used mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes because they are ripe and sweet and they also look nice and neat once they are all sliced together in the bowl. Once again you can use any ripe tomatoes you can get your hands on. This would be the perfect salad for Ox hearts tomatoes with their sweet and juicy flavour. For just the same reason I have used baby Bocconcini they are small and cute and look pretty good with the cherry tomatoes. Cherry or baby Bocconcini are so soft and tender. They always seem to be creamier and less bouncy than the larger ones. But again, this salad will work with any bocconcini or fresh mozzarella you like.

Tomato Bocconcini salad

It’s simple and beautiful and it’s meant for changes. You’ll find the dressing is delicious and very simple too. Just use an empty jar to shake it up. Lots of people say that dressings are difficult to make but when you shake them in a jar you can keep tasting until you get the right balance of flavours. It always emulsifies properly too and that’s the secret to a really good dressing, well that and of course with good ingredients. Buy a nice vinegar or get someone to give you one as a gift. You will never find a great vinegar in the supermarket. A jar of dijon mustard is also indispensable for dressings.

Now back to the salad. You’ll notice I forgot to film adding the nutty crunchy bits to the salad when you watch the video. Bugger.  You add them to the salad just before serving along with the dressing.

Tomato Bocconcini salad

Tomato Bocconcini Salad with delicious crunchy bits

4 from 1 vote
This is a simple salad but it is perfect with grilled meat. if you really don't want to cook it's also great with BBQ chicken. That extra crunchy bits make it all the better.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups bread cubed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 500 gm cherry bocconcini halved drained
  • 500 gm cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 bunch of basil picked
  • 1/2 bunch chives chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 50 gm pepita seeds
  • 50 gm chopped almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper
Dressing
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons of white balsamic or similar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Set the oven to 170 C / 340 F
  2. Cut the bread into cubes and pour into a bowl. Add the pepita seeds and the rough chopped almonds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss through the olive oil. Spread the mixture onto a tray and bake till golden and toasty. Approximately 10-15 minutes. Cool
  3. In another bowl place the cut the tomatoes and the Bocconcini. Pick the basil adding it to the bowl with the chives.
  4. Add all the salad ingredients into a jar and shake. Taste. Salt and enough vinegar will balance the dressing.
  5. When ready to serve add the dressing and half of the crunchy mixture. When you serve the salad add more crunchy bits to the top.

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  1. Aria

    October 12, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    4 stars
    Wow! Its looks so tasty and yummy I love all of your recipes. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  2. James Andrew

    October 10, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    It looked so delicious and healthy. Thank you for the recipe. Now I will try it at home but I’ll have to buy a fresh veggie and fruits first.

    Reply
    • Tania

      October 10, 2017 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks James. Hope you do.

      Reply
  3. Amanda

    September 29, 2017 at 9:15 am

    This is a delicious salad and I serve something similar in the warmer months, when the tomatoes are in season – not long now! I also love it for a quick lunch.

    Reply
  4. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    September 25, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    I love panzanella salad a lot! It totally transforms leftover or stale bread for me 🙂

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    • Tania

      September 25, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Oh yes Lorraine. It is a little bit like a Panzanella salad only better as it has cheese!

      Reply
  5. Liz

    September 25, 2017 at 3:06 am

    Trader Joe’s sells a brioche roll that I use for croutons, they bake up very crunch especially if your tear instead of cut them. Then there are all kinds of spiky very crunchy bits. Anyway, great addition to a salad that is often lacking in the texture department.

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    • Tania

      September 25, 2017 at 6:41 pm

      That would be great for sure, brioche is the best. Thanks Liz

      Reply
  6. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    September 24, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    I like mini mozzarella in my salads too. Your salad looks super, esp. with the added crunchiness.

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    • Tania

      September 24, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Especially the crunchy bits

      Reply

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