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These colorful caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer for holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 20 grape tomatoes
- 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 20 toothpicks
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated.
Step 3
Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 104 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol18mg | 6% |
| Sodium179mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars0g | |
| Protein7g | |
| Vitamin C7mg | 33% |
| Calcium225mg | 17% |
| Iron0mg | 2% |
| Potassium102mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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I haven’t made this exact recipe but one similar. I find it’s easier to eat if you halve the grape tomatoes and put the cubed cheese with the half piece. I also marinate the mixture for a few hours in the olive oil and add some dried herbs for extra flavor. Also add a few sprinkles of crushed red pepper flakes for color – doesn’t really make it that spicy. I rub the flakes in the palms of my hands to crush a little more and release the flavors too. Be sure to buy the best mozzarella cheese you can find.
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This is one of my favorite things to eat, but I had a little balsamic vinegar to the mixture. Gives it just the right amount of kick!
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My sister-in-law made these for Christmas. Instead of chopping the basil she threaded a leaf between the cheese and tomato. She also used halved baby boconccini which is softer than regular mozzarella. It tasted like summer!
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great little low carb appetizer!! i had forgot to mix everything in a bowl before i skewered the halved tomatoes and mozz, it didn’t matter, i just lightly poured some evoo & balsamic on it & topped it off with the chopped basil…it was delicious!!
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I made these on Christmas Eve and they were a huge hit! I changed the recipe to flavor it up a bit: add extra basil (i actually used frozen!), a tiny bit of garlic powder and red pepper flakes. I marinated this for about 30 minutes. I also recommend using small balls of mozzarella, halving them and then skewering with a whole grape tomato. Love this recipe… it is SO easy! I will definitely be making it again!
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Yummy and easy! I marinated everything for a few hours before skewering. I would have added balsamic vinagrette, but a person at the party is allergic to it. Instead, I found a squeeze bottle of balsamic vinagrette glaze at the store and used it as a dip. Big hit! I realize I could have made the reduction myself, but time was of the essence and I did not want my other food to smell like vinegar! Anyway, wonderful finger food for a party!
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This was very good! I skewered half a grape tomato, a piece of fresh mozzarella cheese, a piece of basil and then the second half of the tomato. Then I drizzled the oil, salt, papper and some basalmic vinegar over the skewers!
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Delicious! I bought boconccini (little fresh mozzarella balls) and I marinated them for 2 days in garlic powder, dried basil and oregano and salt and pepper. I then halved them and assembled them with one tomato a strip of fresh basil folded in half, sandwiched between the cheese and tomato. Soooo good and they were all eaten in a matter of minutes and there were only 5 of us eating!
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I like this very fresh tasting. so easy to do.
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I have not made this recipe but have one fairly close. I use marinated boconccini balls and halve them as well as the Santa Sweet tomatoes. Santa Sweet (maybe cherub tomotoes too) are the best tomatoes for this type of appetizer or just palin snacking! I use the whole basil leave between the cheese and tomato. I like to use the “fancy” toothpicks with the frill on the end and customize to event – red/green for holidays, team colors for game day. Just before serving I will drizzle the marinade from boconccini balls over the tomatoes/cheese to “freshen up”. Also sprinkle with chopped basil.
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I made this for a birthday party. Big hit!! I added italian seasoning to the olive oil mixture and sprinkled parmesan cheese after skewering. It was very delicious. I used skewers instead of toothpicks. It fits everything nicely.
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Just plain yum.
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This is very easy to do and tasty. Half the time I dont even bother with the toothpicks and I just make a bowl of it and my guests love it.
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It was a recipe for one this time. Yummy!
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I buy the mozzarella balls that are in a herbed oil in the specialty cheese case of my grocery store. Make the skewers & pour the oil over them. Then I drizzle some balsamic vinagrette salad dressing over them. They fly off the table! So easy to make & take. Everyone asks for the recipe!
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Good but not terrific. Add balsamic vinegar to marinade and use leftovers in a salad.
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I’ve been doing this for ages. I do them on skewers. Add a black olive { (reg or calamadi) Olive oil, balsamic, garlic , fresh basil& red pepper flakes. Display on whole eggplant.
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So easy, elegant and GOOD.
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I make this but cut the tomatoes and caprese balls in half and add a touch of balsamic vinegar to it.
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Just a simple twist on an old classic recipe and you really can’t go wrong with this. I am of the opinion that no food is perfect without garlic but unfortunately, not everyone shares my view. So…I often begin by cutting a garlic clove in half and rubbing the cut side on the serving dish. It provides the wonderful aroma of garlic and only a hint of flavor. I also like to add a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
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Perfect for our monthly potluck. Very easy and quick. Followed others’ suggestions with adding extra herbs and spices.
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Clever and delicious idea! I’ve made this several times with much success! Thanks!
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Great recipe, and oh so simple. I halved the tomatoes and the cheese, putting the halves together on one toothpick with a fresh basil leaf between, and they were the first to go.
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I really liked this. A premium mozzaella is a must. I used a deli mozzarella and it just made it so so. Tasted better after sitting over night.
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I give this recipe a 5 star because not only was it delicious, but it was so EASY, my favorite ingredient for a recipe. I followed the recipe as is, using boconccini mozerella balls, and I added balsamic vinegar and marinated for approx 3 hours before serving. I wish that I had time to take a picture, but they were such a hit that they were gone in minutes. I’m making this one again for Christmas Eve. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe Jessi
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We have had these many times recently! We love them! I make it this way for my dad and then I put the mozzarella and tomatoes in a large Ziploc and add about 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. This way everyone gets a different flavor! We LOVE These!
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This is a very easy & delicious recipe. I tweeked it by adding 4 tablespoons of golden balsamic vinegar (because I didn’t want to change the color) plus 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning herbs, & a half a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of heat. Allow to marinate for 3+ hours. I did not chop the basil or put it in the marinade.
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These were an absolute hit at a party we had! Absolutely perfect! The fresh basil makes them so delicious!
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Very good, light and refreshing … teases the appetite and makes you ready for more ~ ~
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Our garden produces tonsof grape tomatoes and more basil than we could ever eat…until this recipe came along, now we dont have enough of either 🙂 LOVE LOVE LOVE this. I do reduce the amount of oil to about 1-1.25 T.
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I agree that good mozzarella and marinating is the key to making this outstanding, and not just okay. I didn’t have much time so I wasn’t able to marinate them any. I used kabobs and made a ton for a baby shower.
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We love these and they always go over so well. I made exactly as written. I will definately be making these again.
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This was so lovely to bring to our summer get together. Everyone enjoyed. Like other reviewers I included a good balsamic vinegar in the mix. I found Pearl size mozzarella balls which were a bit smaller and adorable!! Easy to put together and made a really nice presentation. Very Good!!
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I love this appetizer! So easy to make and very tasty. I didn’t change a thing.
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This is one of my favorite things to eat. I never thought to put it on tooth picks like little skewers though! Great Idea. I use fresh Mozzarella balls instead of cubed and add balsamic vinegar. I Think it may also taste good with red wine vinegar? I will try that soon. I typically eat this at least once a week.
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A very good recipe. Thank you for sharing.
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These were great! I took them to a bachelorette party and everyone loved them. I did cut the olive oil in half.
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This was really easy and amazing. My family demolished it within minutes. I will definitely be making this over and over again.
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Excellent and very easy; use the best mozarella you can buy!
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I made these for a shower and they turned out very well but I slightly modified the recipe. I cut the tomatoes in half and speared half a tomato, a piece of basil (small leaf or half a large leaf, NOT chopped), half a mozzarella ball, and then the other half of the tomato. I salted and peppered and then added balsamic vinegar. I also used the mozzarella that was in italian herb seasoning at the store. It was great! Can’t make these too far ahead of time though because the basil will wilt a little bit.
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This recipe is quick and very easy to make. I added a little Italian Seasoning to the mix and halved the grape tomatoes to make it easier to eat. Next time I will drizzle some Balsomic Vinagrette over the top to add some kick.
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I made the recipe as-is for a bridal shower, except that I doubled it. They were gone in no time. So incredibly simple yet they look elegant and taste delicious. I will definitely be making this again for future cocktail parties. They are fun to make on decorated toothpicks.
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An almost healthy appetizer! Very tasty. Can also be served in small bowls as a side dish as they do in Italy. The only changes I made were to use cocktail bocconcini instead of the mozzarella and a mixture of golden and grape tomatoes.
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I first made these appetizers as described and I thought they were a little bland. So I poured a little balsamic vinegar over the cheese and let that soak a couple of hours before I assembled them. They were a hit!
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This was a hit with company. I used pre-marinated small mozzarella balls. One hour to serving, I added 1 T. of balsamic vinegar to the container, also put 24 grapes tomatoes in and let them all blend. Then using 4″ skewers, I placed 1/2 tomato, then 1/2 mozzarella, then basil leaf, then other 1/2 mozzerella, then other 1/2 tomato. Lastly sprinkled lightly with salt and pepper just before serving. Larger skewers helped people grab the appetizer better.
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Easy recipe and always a big hit! Perfect bite size appetizers. I prefer to let them sit in the olive oil and bv mixture for at least 20 minutes before serving so they really get some of that taste. Another trick I’ve done is place them standing upright in a small cup so they absorb the flavors as well.
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Great recipe. Used Ciliegine Fresh Mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil and basil, grape tomatoes, fresh Basil. Combined tomatoes and marinated mozarrella and refrigerated overnight. Seasoned mixture with salt and pepper. Cut mozzarella balls in halves. Cut fresh basil in smaller pieces. Skewered cheese, piece of basil and then tomato.
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We make these for Christmas Partys. They look great and taste even better!
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Very eye appealing appetizer, especially if you stick the skewers in a block of cheese, surrounded by crackers!
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So easy and fancy!! My new party staple.
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I have made this tons of time. I don’t add olive oil, instead, I sprinkle flavored basalmic vinegar on it. (Espresso flavor is a hit)
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Have made this recipe twice and company enjoyed it. I cut my grape tomatoes in half and used the small mozzarella balls ,also cut in half using unwaxed dental floss for ease of poking on the toothpick. A definite hit.
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I brought these to the last BBQ. I added a salami to it. Cut lunch meat into quarters & fold one section over an place it on the toothpick (tomato, basil , salami, & then mozzarella ball.) I made some with salami and some without.. the ones with were the first to go!
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This is an extremely easy appetizer to make. The best part is that it looks fancy and tastes delicious.
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Using the highest quality ingredients and the peak of season will make this recipe shine. I like drizzling with a balsamic reduction and olive oil or basil pesto if ingredients aren’t quite up to par.
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Everyone loved this! Only thing I did different is use marinated mozzarella and I cut the tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half and drizzled with the marinade and sprinkled kosher salt. I made them the day before the party and they were perfect.
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Fixed these for a cocktail party, doubled the recipe and only had 12 people at the party and they were gone within the first 30 minutes. I did sprinkle balsamic vinegar over them after plating them and I think this completed the taste of Caprese. Will be making again for sure.
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Even better if you marinate the cheese and tomatoes overnight with the olive oil and basil.
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So simple yet so delicious! I had a craving for Caprese Salad which at the restaurant I use to dine at meant large slices of tomatoes with fresh slices of mozzarella and basil leaves….I never thought of this wonderful minature version now at every holiday event i attend!
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I would recommend drizzling with balsamic vinegar once done. Use the highest quality cheese balls available. I added extra basil.
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I also marinated the cheese and used medium bamboo skewers, with two cheese bites and one tomato per skewer. Easy and very pretty.
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Not bad! I added a couple teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and it was just what it needed.
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perfect appetizer regardless of the persuasion of the main dish(es). i like drizzling Balsamic vinegar over mine…my son and wife prefer it the way the recipe is.
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I made this in a hurry with bocconcini which turned out to be slices, not balls. A bit too bland, so next time I will add some herbs, some balsamic, and marinate. Delicious, elegant, and fool-proof idea that will definitely become a staple.
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Great appetizer and healthy snack. I use the Formaggio marinated mozzarella balls from costco and cut them in half. Sometimes I cut the tomatoes in half depending on their size. I also but a folded basil leaf in the middle. Once the skewers are done, I drizzle with the marinade and some balsamic vinegar.
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Great for a quick appetizer! I cut up mozzarella cheese sticks into chunks as they were cheaper than a ball of cheese and easier to work with.
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Made these for an “appetizer day” at work and everyone loved them! I mixed olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in small bowl and taste tested until it was the right amount of both and tossed with rest of ingredients. Very yummy! They were all gone which is always a good sign!
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Also delicious with Italian butter poured over
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Extremely nice recipe. Definitely tasty.
I added Balsamic Vinegar for a nice kick.
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easy to make, nice on platter too!
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easy and good with basil from my garden!
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I have also made this appetizer by simply wrapping, or placing a piece of, a basil leaf on top of the mozarella (I use the fresh mozarella pearls. Then I skewer it and on the bottom use the tomato which has been sliced to have a flat side (flat side down on the plate). Place them on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze. So delicious and makes a beautiful plate! These are really pretty because of the color for Christmas!
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I made over 300 of these for my son’s wedding. I marinated the boconccini and tomatoes in herbs, oil, and white balsamic overnight. I like the white balsamic because it doesn’t discolor the cheese, and it has a mellower flavor than red.
I used short wooden skewers so they were generous – 2 each cheese and tomatoes. One of my favorite appetizers, and SO easy, lovely to look at. -
I haven’t tried this yet, but I’ve made lots of tomato salads. I am going to try this ,but add some fresh or granulated garlic and let it marinade for a which is what I do with all my tomato salads. Oh, and please don’t add vinegar to tomato salad per my Italian grandma….. tomatoes already have acid. I’m glad Jessi didn’t.
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I make these all the time, except I use a balsamic vinegarette to marinate them in and to add a great flavor.
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This is one of my favorites to serve at family nights when my kids and grandkids drop by. It is fast easy and healthy.
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This recipe is a keeper and so simple to make… We did them a little differently by omitting the olive oil and substituting Balsamic Vinegar. We assembled the tomatoes, basil leaf and mozzarella (we used the mozzarella pearls that are available here) on the stick and then just drizzled the balsamic vinegar over them… totally delicious..
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I have made something similar to this, but stacked on a cracker: slice or fresh mozzarella, bit of tomato, basil leaf, drizzle with olive oil. so scrumptious. I shall make these skewers, too. Some great ideas offered for this recipe, too. woohoo
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OK, when I got this in my inbox, I first thought it said “Corpse on a Stick”. I thought, it’s not Halloween already is it? For the record it was August 22, LOL.
But I made them and they are wonderful. I will be making a bunch for my son’s wedding picnic in a couple of weeks. Took others suggestions and added balsamic vinegar. -
I make this but drizzle it with a reduced balsamic glaze. mmmmm -good!
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Delicious with fresh from the garden cherry tomatoes and basil! This is a yummy treat and so easy to prepare. Added a sprinkle of garlic powder. Will make thus often all year round!
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I made these for a barbecue and they were a huge hit! Perfect summer appetizer.
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So good!!! Trying to post a picture, but it won’t let me.
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Yum! I love caprese at restaurants and this was a wonderful finger food! I put the basil leaf on the toothpick in between the tomato and mozzarella ball. These were a hit!
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Easy to make and delicious. Rating 4 stars for recipe as is, but we modified the assembly and I prefer the changes we made
We halved the tomatoes and put strips of basil leaves between them and the mozzerella, drizzled with the oil, then spritzed them with balsamic vinegar in a spray bottle.
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Tasty, healthy, delicious and simple!!! We made these for the first time about two weeks ago and we couldn’t make them fast enough; they were devoured. Like others, we also chopped up the basil while using a few of the larger chopped basil leaves to thread between each piece of cheese/tomato. We’ll certainly kept this as one of our go-to appetizer recipes to satisfy our guests …
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Always a hit, they just disappear off the plate.
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The prep work for this was a little more time-consuming, but well worth the effort. Everyone loved being able to eat them without a knife and fork. I’ll make it this way again.
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This was amazing! The same deliciousness of Caprese Salad but without the hastle of eating with a fork. INCREDIBLE
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I made these for Christmas Eve. I bought the mozzarella balls that are seasoned. I cut the tomatoes and cheese balls in half. I put a tomato half on each side of the cheese ball with the fresh basil in between. I was not sure how these would manage being marinated, but next time I will marinate more. I saved the cheese marinade, added some balsamic vinegar, lemon, salt and pepper. Made the appetizer, then drizzled the marinade over them. I had leftovers, which showed me they are even better the next day. I kept the marinade in a container and served it with the appetizer, along with reduced balsamic vinegar. My sister loved this recipe. I think I will use an entire cheese ball per appetizer next time, I personally think the tomatoes cut in half make it easier to eat.
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Delicious! I threw all ingredients into a ziplock and let the flavors marry while I worked on a few other dishes. By the time I was done, they were ready to be stuck together. I used one package of grape tomatoes and two packages of ore packaged mozzarella balls. My husband and daughter do not like tomatoes but they loved the combination of the tasty 1:1 ratio.
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I served these as an appetizer to my Thanksgiving meal. I followed the recipe but added a balsamic “glaze” by drizzling on it the platter prior to placing the tomato and mozzarella picks on top of it. The glaze I used is Acetaia del Casato Bertoni Crema which I purchased in Italy but there are balsamic glazes available at grocery/specialty stores here in the U.S. that are just as good.
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These are perfect appetizers which are easy for guests to eat and quick to make. I use marinated mozzarella balls that I cut in half.
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These were simple and delicious. I marinated mine for a full day (the cheese with the herbs).
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For added flavor, rinse the tomatoes and roll in sea salt or other dry spices while they are still wet. The spices will stick to the skin and add that little bit of flavor. When you are finished assembling the skewers, stack in layers facing opposite directions (like a tic tac toe board) and drizzle lightly with balsamic.
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So yummy. What a fun & easy way to do the delish combo of mozzarella, tomatoes, & basil. I couldn’t stop eating these. And my family loved them. Even my picky little girl who “doesn’t like cheese.”
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Super fast and easy to make for a large party. But flavor-wise, just O.K. It needs the extra flavor you can only get with a plated caprese salad with balsamic vinegar (which doesn’t adhere to the mozzarella balls).
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Like others, I added a little balsamic vinegar to the mix and served with extra balsamic on the side for drizzling. They were gone very fast. To me the keys are really fresh mozzarella, first rate olive oil, and well aged balsamic. I used 20 year old. Delicious!
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Delicious, super easy and beautiful presentation! I made these for a party two hours away and they traveled surprisingly well in a small cooler. I cut the bottoms off the tomatoes so I could stand the skewers. I drizzled a balsamic reduction over the top once we arrived (made the day before and stored in a sealed container). The plate was empty within 30 seconds of being set out! Love this recipe!!
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Served this before dinner last night, and my guests were very complimentary. The recipe is very easy, so ease of preperation and enjoyment by the guests equals five stars.
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