Monday, March 26, 2012

Caprese Bites

Caprese Bites are a favorite party appetizer of mine. They're easy to put together, generally healthy (especially compared with most apps), and most of all, they are delicious.


I purchased most of my ingredients for this from Trader Joe's i.e. one package of grape tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella. I didn't know which mozzarella to pick but a kind lady recommended the mozzarella marinated in olive oil and nicely seasoned. Looking back, I wouldn't have it any other way. I sliced the mozzarella balls into thirds then placed one grape tomato, part of a basil leaf and the mozzarella on each toothpick. This yields many! Right before serving, I drizzled the army of Caprese Bites with a nice balsamic vinaigrette.

Note my new serving pieces that I am head over heels in love with - Thanks, Mom!