noun
- Plural of bocconcini; small, round balls of fresh mozzarella cheese, typically served as an appetizer or in salads.
Usage: Italian origin; Often packed in water or whey; Common in Mediterranean cuisine
Examples
- The caprese salad was topped with fresh bocconcinis and basil.
- She bought a container of bocconcinis from the Italian market.
- Bocconcinis are perfect for skewering with cherry tomatoes and basil.
- The appetizer platter included olives, prosciutto, and bocconcinis.
- These bocconcinis are best served at room temperature.
- You can find bocconcinis in the cheese section of most grocery stores.