Mini Caprese Salad Bites - Appetizers

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No dish celebrates fresh, piquant, red summer tomatoes as gloriously as a Caprese salad. Paired with little balls of creamy, soft bocconcini, fresh herby basil (how long does basil last?), and an addictively tangy balsamic dressing, it brings out the plump, tart, juiciness of ripe summer tomatoes. These mini Caprese salad bites, pack those gorgeous Caprese flavors into bite-sized appetizers. A breeze to make, these no-cook appetizers are sure to be a hit at any summer luncheon.

This recipe is truly about heroizing natural produce. And as my grandma used to say, the best tomatoes are never found in grocery store isles. The delicate hint of sweetness after a burst of tang that only farm-fresh, in-season tomatoes offer, truly elevates this dish. Pair that with some utterly creamy, tender bocconcini (or alternatively mozzarella) and fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper, and for a quick and easy but undeniably ambrosiac appetizer.

Making Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Make the Balsamic Dressing

In a saucepan, take balsamic vinegar (how long does balsamic vinegar last?) and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and cook until balsamic vinegar thickens and reduces to half. Once done, take off the heat and keep aside to cool.

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Assemble Mini Caprese Salad Bites

While balsamic dressing is cooling, spear the top of a Boccioni and slide it onto a mini skewer or toothpick. Then take a basil leaf (about 1" ) and slide it onto the skewer against the Bocconi. Lastly, add a cherry tomato on top of the basil. Repeat till all salad bites are ready.

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Place the salad bites on a serving plate. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top and serve.

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Author: Bea Padilla

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Mini Caprese Salad Biteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4accRSlP8AMQuick and Easy (and tasty) Salad Bites perfect for every occasion

Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

These mini Caprese salad bites, pack those gorgeous Caprese flavors into bite-sized appetizers. A breeze to make, these no-cook appetizers are sure to be a hit at any summer luncheon.

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups bocconcini cheese
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 bunch basil fresh
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

1. Make Balsamic Glaze - Cook down balsamic vinegar until reduced to half, may take around 15 to 20 minutes. .
2. Assemble - Take a toothpick or a fancy stick, stick a piece of cheese, a basil leaf and a cherry tomato onto it. Repeat with remaining ingredients until everything is skewered
3. Season - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Finish & Serve - Using a teaspoon drizzle some of the balsamic reduction onto each stick.

Notes

You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days (check after 3)

For the excess glaze, you can store it in a bottle for up to one month

Nutrition Facts

Calories

100.26

Fat

6.43

Sat. Fat

3.62

Carbs

5.13

Fiber

0.19

Net carbs

4.93

Sugar

3.86

Protein

4.75

Sodium

227.72

Cholesterol

18.83

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