Bocconcini translates to “little bites” in Italian. They are semi-soft balls of mozzarella cheese, about the size of eggs. They can typically be found at the deli section of your local grocery store.

Total prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 small container baby spinach + arugula

• 2 cups mixed berries, sliced

• 1 container bocconcini cheese, sliced

•  ½ cup raw or roasted pumpkin seeds, unsalted

• 1-2 avocados, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. The best way to create this salad is with layers to make sure you get a combination of the all the ingredients in each bite. Aim to create two layers.

    

   Layer 1: baby spinach + arugula

   Layer 2: berries

   Layer 3: bocconcini

   Layer 4: pumpkin seeds

   Layer 5: avocados (if using)

2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight and serve.

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