Colourful tomato & bocconcini bites

Ways with bocconcini



Colourful and tasty tomato & Bocconcini
bites are great for parties

You can usually buy bocconcini -
the bite-size balls of mozzarella, 
 in most good cheese shops, larger supermarkets and delis.

Alternatively, use regular mozzarella and cut it into bite- size pieces.

Punnet of cherry tomatoes

Basil Leaves
Bocconcini
Salt to taste
Toothpicks

Halve the bocconcini balls and cherry tomatoes and slice any large basil leaves down the centre. Add one of each to a toothpick. Done!

Bocconcini with mint and chilli

 260 g/9 oz bocconcini mozzarella
1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
1 tsp chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Drain the bocconcini and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with the chilli and mint and drizzle with the oil. Toss to coat each ball well in the herbs, spices and oil.
Cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Allow the cheese to return to room temperature before serving.  Can be served with toothpicks.
Serves 4

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