Bocconcini Cheese Salad
Ingredients:
500g bocconcini cheese
8 cherry tomatoes cut in half
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/8 medium head endive – washed, dried and chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula or spring greens
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions:
1 In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula or greens
2 Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil; pour over the salad and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle the basil over the salad and serve immediately.
This Cheese Recipe makes 4 servings.
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