Caprese Bites
a pretty presentation in a different take on Caprese Salad
Equipment
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella
- 1 bunch basil leaves
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash basil and pick individual leaves from stems, placing on a towel to dry
- Wash and dry tomatoes
- Use a knife or melon baller to section pieces of cheese from the mozzarella ball
- Skewer one tomato, a leaf of basil, and a piece of mozzarella onto each toothpick. Repeat until all tomatoes are used. Use any leftover mozzarella for snacking or add to a pizza
- Lightly drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over entire platter of hors d'oeuvres. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper