These tomato and mozzarella bites are a great way to serve tomato-mozzarella salad as a party appetizer. Great presentation; always a hit! You can find bite-sized mozzarella called bocconcini at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half.
Ingredients
- toothpicks: 20 piece
- grape or cherry tomatoes: 20 piece (halved)
- basil leaves: 20 piece (fresh)
- balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini): 20 piece
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
- balsamic vinegar: 0.5 cup
- extra virgin olive oil: 0.25 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Thread a tomato half, a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, and another tomato half onto a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and season with salt and pepper.
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Mix vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.
