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Caprese Salad Appetizers

These simple little appetizers are perfect for a summer party!  Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate!

Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • grape tomatoes
  • fresh mozzarella balls
  • fresh basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Cut the tomatoes in half as straight across the diameter as you can. Place all of the tomatoes, cut side down on the cutting board. Insert the toothpick through one half of a tomato and slide it up the toothpick. Skewer a mozzarella ball and slide it up the toothpick until it is touching the tomato. Place one small basil leaf (or half of a large leaf onto the skewer). Then with the tomato resting on the cutting board, cut side down, insert the toothpick as straight as possible into the tomato so that the tomato makes a base for the remainder of the toothpick.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Don’t be shy with the salt – these appetizers need it) Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Use fancy toothpicks for a party.
  • Cut the tomato in half and place it cut side down on the plate and this makes a good "foot" for the appetizer to stand on.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.