CAPRESE ON A STICK (TOMATO BASIL & FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE)

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This appetizer is a smaller version of the classic Italian salad of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. It is perfect for a casual dinner or part of a buffet. To make this appetizer even easier, use bottled balsamic vinegar drizzle

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups balsamic vinegar
24 cherry tomatoes (or grape)
12 large basil leaves, halved
24 bocconcini (pearl size)
24 toothpicks

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it is reduced by half and is thick, sweet and syrupy. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Thread 1 tomato, 1/2 basil leaf and 1 bocconcini onto each toothpick. Arrange on a serving plate and lightly drizzle with the baslamic syrup.
  • Note: Pearl bocconcini are marble size balls of fresh mozzarella cheese sold in tubs in the dairy isle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 267.5, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.6

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