Check out my other seasonal twist on Caprese Salad: Sliced Tomato Summer Salad
Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Bites
- 1 pack Cherry Tomatoes (or however many you need to accommodate your guests!)
- 1 wedge/package of Mozzarella Cheese
- Several Fresh Basil Leaves
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (optional)
*Using a very sharp tomato knife (or serrated knife) cut a thin slice off the top of each cherry tomato. Using a melon baller or metal spoon, carefully scoop out the center of each cherry tomato; do not scrap the edges, only scoop out about 1/2 tsp from each tomato. Discard the centers.
*Carefully cut a very thin slice off the bottom of each tomato. This will allow them to stand up straight on your serving plate. *Next, slice the mozzarella into 1/4 inch or smaller squares and tuck them into the centers of the tomato.
*Using a very sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut the basil leaves into long thin strips. Roll the strips up around themselves, and tuck them next to the mozzarella.
*TO SERVE: Arrange the tomatoes on your platter or serving plate and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and a crack of fresh black pepper. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and wah-lah!
I made these caprese bites, as well as several other "tapas-style" fancy finger foods for my Christmas Party this past friday. I will be updating throughout the week with the recipes to the other goodies I prepared, so stay tuned!
Enjoy :]
<3 Marea
These are too cute! I love the presentation and caprese is one of my favorites :)
ReplyDeleteSo bright and beautiful on your table...and I bet they're darn tasty! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThose caprese look so lovely and fresh. They sound so delicious and perfect for the holidays party :)
ReplyDeletemmm... yummy!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteMarea strikes again! These are very simple and very cute. I cannot resist caprese and I will be adding these tasty morsels to the Christmas lunch canapes. They are so colourful too - all that red and green is so seasonal.
ReplyDeleteCute! I have a recipe for mini capreses that you put on a skewer, but it's fun to see another idea! Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, this one goes for any dinner party! I love serving layered versions but it gets difficult to be eaten as an appetizer! This solves the problem.
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant but yet easy and not expensive! I have been thinking of hosting a small New Years Eve party and these would be perfect! Have a happy and safe Christamas and New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love these. They're absolutely gorgeous and I adore the "no cook" aspect. I went crazy making little finger foods this holiday season, and I would have loved to have seen these before. I can't wait until cherry tomatoes are in full season again, I'll definitely make some (hopefully) with my own tomatoes!
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute! Classic flavours.
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