Minty Mediterranean Bocconcini Salad
Soft, creamy bocconcini cheese stars in this delicious salad bursting with summery Mediterranean flavors. Cherry tomatoes and bocconcini pair with artichokes and avocado for a filling lunch or side dish. With a fresh mint and lemon dressing, this is a fresh alternative to the traditional caprese salad and will shine at your next barbecue or potluck!
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) Bocconcini
- 200 g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Avocado, chopped
- 280 g (10 oz) jar of marinated artichokes, rinsed and patted dry
- 3 Tbsp Kalamata Olives
- 3 Tbsp pine nuts
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
Lemon Mint Dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Make your dressing by whisking all ingredients (lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, honey and mustard) in a bowl.
- Make the salad by combining the cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, artichokes and avocado to a bowl. Add dressing to taste and toss to combine.
- Add olives, pine nuts and fresh mint to the salad and toss to combine, or just use these ingredients as a topping.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 254mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g