Mini Caprese Bites
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly fresh Mini Caprese Bites—perfect for parties, picnics, or a light snack! This no-cook recipe features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves, all artfully skewered and drizzled with a luscious combination of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, these bite-sized treats are a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on the classic Caprese salad. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring minimal effort, these easy-to-make appetizers are as elegant as they are delicious. Serve them fresh, and watch them disappear off the platter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 whole Cherry tomatoes
- 20 pieces Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 20 whole Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 20 pieces Toothpicks or small skewers
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves, and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Using a toothpick or small skewer, assemble each Mini Caprese Bite: start by skewering a cherry tomato, followed by a folded fresh basil leaf, and finally, a mozzarella ball.
Repeat the process until all 20 skewers are assembled.
Arrange the assembled Mini Caprese Bites on a serving platter.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the skewers.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers for a touch of sweetness and tang.
Sprinkle the bites lightly with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy these fresh, flavorful appetizers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2208 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2124 mg | 163% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1493 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
