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.
Prep Time::30 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::10
Yield::20 skewers
Ingredients
20 toothpicks
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
Directions
Thread a tomato half, a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, and another tomato half onto a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and season with salt and pepper.
Mix vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.