Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 bunch basil (See Note 1)
- 100 g (3.5 ounces) baby bocconcini balls (See Note 2)
- 250 g (8.8 ounces) cherry tomatoes
- 30 ml (1 1/2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil (See Note 3)
- sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper - to taste (See Note 4)
- balsamic glaze - to serve, optional
Instruction
- For an attractive presentation and the maximum effect, choose a large, white platter.
- Gently wash and dry the basil.Remove the basil leaves from the stems and arrange decoratively around the edge of the platter.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes and bocconcini on the basil leaves.
- The salad can be prepared to this stage a little in advance. If you do refrigerate it, ensure that it has returned to room temperature prior to serving.If preparing the salad in advance, do not season with salt and pepper or add the olive until just prior to serving.When ready to serve, season to taste and drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil.
