Ordinary salads are green with envy compared to the unique array of fresh greens in this recipe. Arugula adds a peppery bite and pairs well with the mellowness of the Bocconcini.

The epitome of Italian gastronomy is the Caprese Salad. The key is to use only the freshest ingredients and your best olive oil. Don’t forget the crusty bread to soak up all it’s goodness!

This recipe can be easily multiplied and frozen in separate portions if desired.

The hardest part of this salad is deciding whether to serve it to guests on special occasions, or every day!

Peeling the blanched fava beans may take time but their nutty taste and buttery texture are a perfect ingredient for this light summery salad.

Try serving this soup in shot glasses – the skewered Bocconcini pearls make the perfect accessory.

Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays and used to add flavour to many different dishes such as soup, pasta and vegetables.

This bright salad bursts with the flavours of summer and the Bocconcini Pearls add a mellowness to the dish.

This is a quintessential Italian summer salad and pairs well with grilled seafood.

This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and assembled when ready to serve. Bocconcini loves to soak up the marinade!

Mozzarella stuffed mushrooms elevate this salad to spectacular proportions – step it up further and top with crumbled smoked bacon!

Five simple ingredients make this fragrant squash soup extra easy and super creamy with the addition of Ricotta cheese.

A wildly different take on a heathy salad – the feta cheese is the ingredient that brings the edamame and kale together making this a great salad to make ahead of time and pack for lunches and snacks.

Thanks to our blogger for coming up with this unique recipe using hearts of palm.

Just what an ordinary couscous salad needed …. feta! This light, spicy salad keeps well when made ahead of time and is a perfect for lunches and snacks.

This beautiful, bold traditional Greek salad is best made with the freshest ingredients available, and remember the no-lettuce rule – this makes it authentic.

This salad packs a powerhouse of nutrition with flavour filled lentils, fresh peppers, olives and feta cheese with a Greek inspired dressing.

A recipe worthy of it’s visual appeal. Orange marmalade, fresh rosemary and chili flakes add a unique flavour profile to the feta cheese combined with the smooth and delicate flavour of avocado and shrimp. Thank you food blogger!

A few simple ingredients make this a stunning soup. Serve to impress in shot glasses topped with feta for the ultimate summer app!

The flavours of this Asian inspired salad gets better when made ahead of time – great for lunches and light snacks.

Comfort food with a twist. Making home made croutons and a crumble of feta is a quick and easy way to elevate this classic soup.

You’ll be tempted to serve these breaded feta cubes on their own but the salad takes away the guilt!

A delicious and uniquely topped soup that’s creamy and crunchy at the same time!

The Parmesan custards are surprisingly easy to make and are a perfect addition to the refreshing spring pea soup.

A flavourful and hearty soup suitable for the vegetarian and calorie counters out there!

Embrace the fresh, sweet flavour of raw asparagus in this unique summertime salad.

This simple Italian homestyle soup is reminiscent of a ribolitta but lighter and lemony-er!

Green beans are wonderful when prepared with a little mint and basil, even better when made with fresh new potatoes and a Grana Padano pesto!

Wedding Soup is a mistranslation of the Italian ‘married soup’ which is a reference of green vegetables and meats that go well together.

The essential contrast of sweet watermelon, colourful watermelon radish and bocconcini are matched with this herbaceous vinaigrette.

Creamy Caramelized Onion and Wild Mushroom Medley sautéed in butter finished in a rich beef broth topped with broiled Canadian Blue cheese and Gruyere Croutons.

The nutty overtone of this somewhat fruity cheese balances perfectly with the radicchio in this stunning summer salad.

Montasio cheese is also great in grilled cheese sandwiches and fondues!

Crisp and crunchy, fresh and festive, here’s a salad with flavour that sparkles like sun on fresh snow.

Alternatively use Tre Stelle Bocconcini, Cheddar or Provolone.

Use Tre Stelle® mini mini Bocconcini balls, 4 balls per serving for great convenience - no slicing!

A family favourite ~ triple your fibre intake ~ leave the squash unpeeled.

The Parmesan cheese is the key that pulls all of the flavours together in this fresh and light salad.

A great vegetarian option and unique take on caprese!

A tasty bite of Parmigiano Reggiano pieces top this simple salad that’s packed with crunch and flavour.

bon-apetit!

The Feta Crema in this recipe is great as a fajita, burrito and chili topper too!

A silky textured autumn soup flecked with earthy herbs and spices topped with luscious cubes of Feta cheese.

The defining flavours of a classic caprese salad are brought together with a roasted tomato and basil soup - the crowning jewel - melted Bocconcini and Romano Cheese on top.

Perfect for entertaining, this hearty winter salad stars lentils brightened with the tang of feta.

Simple and fresh says it all. A spicy twist to the recipe is to substitute chili powder for the red pepper and cilantro for the mint - Ole!

The fresh fruit and Feta run the gamut from sweet to salty flavours in this versatile summer salad.

Fill up and cool down with this summer-fresh soup enriched with the protein of Greek yogurt and Feta.

Surprise yourself with this mozzarella salad that’s bursting with flavours.

The mascarpone cheese adds an exceptional creamy, rich flavour to the soup

This quintessential summer salad is amped up with fresh shrimp and Feta Cheese. Served in a jar for portability or plated for a feast.

Have fun with those old recipes and let your creativity soar.

Time to whet our appetites!

Sprinkle the chopped herbs on top of the chilled gazpacho and finish off with add a generous spoonful of Feta Crema

Casual is the way to go.

#trestellekitchenhack - timesaver – purchase store-made bagels chips to top your salad!

#trestellekitchenhack - Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and be kept in the refrigerator.

#trestellekitchenhack - omit the nutmeg or cinnamon and try this recipe with summer ripe seedless watermelon; top with Tre Stelle® Feta, crumbled!

#trestellekitchenhack - For added spice add a pinch of cayenne

Chilled soups

Salad for breakfast