Marinated Bocconcini and Roasted Vegetable Salad
with Croutons and Balsamic Dressing- Milk
- Wheat
- Sulphites
Bocconcini pearls add richness and creaminess to a hearty salad packed full of arugula, baby spinach, tomatoes, peppers and mixed olives. Crunchy seasoned croutons and balsamic dressing add the perfect finishing touches.
Ingredients
100 g
Bocconcini Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
28 g
Croutons
(Contains: Milk, Wheat)
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
113 g
Arugula and Spinach Mix
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
113 g
Red Onion
30 g
Mixed Olives
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 tbsp
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
½ tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Not included in your delivery
2.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch slices.
Add peppers, onions, half the Italian Seasoning (use all for 4 ppl) and 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to an unlined baking sheet. Season with pepper and half the garlic salt, then toss to combine.
Roast in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until tender, 14-15 min.When done, drizzle half the balsamic glaze over top, then toss to combine. Set aside to cool, 5-10 min.
Meanwhile, cut or tear bocconcini in half, then season with remaining garlic salt.Halve tomatoes.Drain, then halve olives.
Add vinegar, 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. (TIP: We love using extra virgin olive oil in dressings!) Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.Add bocconcini to the dressing, then toss to combine.
Add roasted veggies and arugula and spinach mix to the bowl with dressing and marinated bocconcini.Divide salad between plates. Top with croutons, olives and tomatoes.Drizzle remaining balsamic glaze over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish's flavors, though some found it overly seasoned or too sweet due to excess balsamic glaze.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the simplicity and quickness of this recipe, making it a favorite salad for many.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing the balsamic glaze and oil for a lighter taste; add protein like tuna or fish for a more filling meal.
- Portions: Some found the meal lacking in substance; consider increasing the amount of cheese and olives for a more satisfying dish.
- Texture: The variety of textures was appreciated, but many suggested using fresh ciabatta to make homemade croutons instead of packaged ones.
