Bocconcini Tomato Salad
From: Micheline, Carignan, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Serve this salad as a hors-d'oeuvre.
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] drained capers
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] finely chopped fresh chives
  • 4 round 'bocconcini' cheeses [sold in brine], slices
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 Italian tomatoes, sliced
  • A little sugar
  • Beat together olive oil and red wine vinegar; leave to rest at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
  • Into a bowl, mix together drained capers, finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, basil and chives.
  • Lay bocconcini slices side-by-side onto a serving plate, then sprinkle slices with capers mixture; salt and pepper.
  • Lightly sprinkle Italian tomato slices with sugar, then top bocconcini slices with tomato slices.
  • Sprinkle all over with olive oil mixture, and serve.