This simple and light salad has little prep time, which I absolutely love, and it makes the perfect side dish. This refreshing salad will pair perfectly with any meal, especially if you’re serving it at a BBQ or bringing it to a picnic.
I’ve made this salad with pearl bocconcini, which is perfect for salads, and I’ve added grape tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and pine nuts. For the dressing, I’ve chosen a lime vinaigrette, which makes this salad so refreshing.
Ingredients
1 (200 g) container pearl bocconcini cheese
Pitted Kalamata olives
1 (255 g) container grape tomatoes -cut in half
3 mini cucumbers -thinly sliced
Roughly chopped fresh parsley
Canola oil -drizzle to lightly coat
Juice from two small ripe limes
1 garlic clove -finely grated
Grated ginger -optional and depending on your taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves
Pine nuts
Directions
- Drain the bocconcini and rinse with cold water. Drain well and press between paper towels to soak up the excess liquid.
- Add all the ingredients together (except for the basil and pine nuts) and mix well.
- Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Mix in some basil leaves and pine nuts before serving.
Tip: If the limes aren’t ripe, put them in the microwave whole for 20-30 seconds, depending on the size.
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