TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BITES

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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.

Provided by MADDIECAT

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a leaf of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g