bocconcini-salad

Courgette, bean, peas and Massimo’s Bocconcini salad

  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 10 mins

Celebrate NZ cheese month with this delicious salad using Massimo’s Bocconcini cheese. Perfect for this time of year, the lightly grilled courgette perfectly complements the lightly salty cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 x tub Massimo’s Bocconcini 125g (halved or quartered)

  • 200g Fresh Bean (steamed lightly)

  • 150g Fresh peas in their pods (steamed lightly)

  • 2 Courgettes (sliced and grilled)

  • Chopped Hazelnuts to garnish (handful)

  • Drizzle of Olive oil

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Method

  1. Steam the beans and peas lightly (enough to hold a bite)

  2. Slice courgettes, oil and grill for 1-2 mins each side

  3. Toss together all ingredients and serve either slightly hot or cold.