Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

Description

A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation; always a hit! You can find the bite-sized mozzarella (‘Bocconcini’) at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half.

Ingredients

  • 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Thread a tomato half
  2. a basil leaf
  3. a mozzarella ball
  4. and another tomato half onto a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  5. Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Mix vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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