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You can substitute slices of mozzarella in this recipe if you can't find bocconcini, just make sure it's freshly made.

Recipe courtesy of Ann Volkwein

Show: Sara's Secrets

Episode: Arthur Avenue

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Total:: 5 min
Prep:: 5 min

Yield:: 6 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 pound bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or basil, plus whole leaves for garnish
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions

Slice each of the cherry tomatoes in half and toss in a bowl with the bocconcini, herbs, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Serve on a platter with herb leaves.

Recipe courtesy Ann Volkwein, The Arthur Avenue Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from the Real Little Italy, ReganBooks

My Private Notes

Name: Bocconcini Salad
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 pound bocconcini (small mozzarella balls); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or basil, plus whole leaves for garnish; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper