Bocconcini is mild soft unripened mozzarella cheese formed into balls and stored in brine. The delicate flavour is perfect for combining the fresh tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange overlapping layers in rows for an elegant platter; serve with warm sliced baguette. For a light starter salad plate individually, allowing two layers per person. Each tomato will be about four slices so plan on half a tomato per person. 

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Serves: 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 Ontario Tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick
  • 8 fresh Ontario Basil Leaves (of similar size)
  • 4 oz (125 g) Ontario Bocconcini Cheese, drained and sliced 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper and coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped fresh Ontario Chives
     

Instructions

On platter arrange layer of tomato slices. Top with sliced cheese and basil (may need more than 1 slice of cheese depending on shape). Repeat once for individual plates. Just before serving, drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives.

Nutritional information

  • PROTEIN: 7 grams
  • FAT: 20 grams
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 6 grams
  • CALORIES: 226