Bocconcini Salad

Total Time

15 Minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 1 pound bocconcini (bite-size mozzarella balls)
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup Belgian endive leaves
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped rocket, stems included
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and rocket.
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.