Caprese salad is simply delicious.
I am deeply in love with its elegant simplicity.
It magically combines the deliciousness of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and some kind of lovely drizzle.
Just lately I came across the most adorable presentation of this salad – instead of slicing larger tomatoes and placing them next to mozzarella slices, this version turns cherry tomatoes and cubed mozzarella into the cutest Caprese bites.
What a gorgeous idea!
I just love it!
To make about 30 Mini Caprese Bites you will need 1 pound (500 grams) cherry tomatoes, 1/2 pound (250 grams) mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and fresh basil leaves.
And toothpicks.
1. To assemble the Caprese Bites, first cube the mozzarella.
2. Then thread tomato half, one piece of cheese, another tomato half and a basil leaf onto toothpicks. Place toothpicks in a shallow serving dish.
3. And lastly, whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and drizzle the oil mixture over the skewers.
Enjoy this fresh and summery treat!
With love,
Petra
(The recipe adapted from framedcooks.com. Makes about 30 skewers.)
Aren’t those cute and yummy!
simple and beautiful
I liked it very much!
So cute and they look delicious! I think I’ll give them a try when we have guests over this weekend
I love caprese salad! I hate the taste of balsamic vinegar though, oddly enough. I always drizzle my salad with a mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, italian dried herbs and freshly chopped basil that has rested for at least an hour.
Caprese salad is my favorite. This presentation is delightful!
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I used these at my sisters baby shower, everyone loved them! I also made your orange granita. Both were hits! I also stole a couple and ate them, they were amazing. Thanks for the recipe
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We made something similar for my graduation open house. They were a huge hit! My (carnivorous) friend had the brilliant idea of sticking a half-inch square of oven-baked bacon between the cheese and tomato. Was an even HUGER hit.
OMG I am making these today. Thank you I love your recipes. Blessings!
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