Mini Caprese Bites

Name: Mini Caprese Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved; 10 to 14 fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut into thirds*; 32 (4-inch) wooden skewers**; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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Serve these mini tomato and mozzarella skewers in individual glasses as an appetizer at a seated dinner party, or arrange on a platter for your buffet. Fresh mozzarella bites, tomatoes, basil, and balsomic join forces for a summery, adorable appetizer that will have your guests swooning. Kids love the presentation, and the skewers allow for easy, mess-free eating. Caprese is always a party showstopper, and these cute mini-skewer ideas are no exception.

By Southern Living Editors

Updated on January 6, 2022

Mini Caprese Bites — Photo: William Dickey

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

8 appetizer servings

Ingredients

1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
10 to 14 fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut into thirds*
32 (4-inch) wooden skewers**
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, and another tomato half onto each skewer. Place skewers in a shallow serving dish.
Whisk together oil and next 3 ingredients. Drizzle oil mixture over skewers; sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste.
*1 (8-oz.) package fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, may be substituted.
**Wooden picks may be substituted.