Tomato and Mozzarella Bites Recipe
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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

By: MADDIECAT 
"A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation. Always a hit. You can find the bite-sized mozzarella at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (187)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Cocktail Smirnoff No. 21 and Champagne Sparkle
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 appetizers
 

Ingredients

  • 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 toothpicks

Directions

  1. Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a piece of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 225 | Total Fat: 17.9g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by meg13   view full review
Sooo goooood!! I literally JUST posted this recipe on here as well after finding a similar one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I used Ciliegine Mozzarella (the smallest fresh mozzarella balls) but I wish I had been more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by Baker, Cookie Ranger   view full review
If you only use 1/2 grape tomato, basil leaf, & 1/2 mozzarella ball on a toothpick, you have a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by Kristina   view full review
I served these at an appetizer party and everyone thought they were really cute and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by TERRI D. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I use grape tomatoes and mozzarella balls approximately the same size and cut both in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I, too, used the oil and vinegar as a marinade and found these to be a very easy, tasty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by POOKY1969   view full review
Very easy to make, I had my daughter put them together. I did purchase the fresh mozzarella in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Koriekiss   view full review
This was really good! I used the marinated braid from Trader Joes, just unbraided it and cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by thrasher'swife   view full review
These rocked!! Everyone at the bbq that I took it to LOVED it, AND requested it. Thank you to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by Mamie   view full review
I've taken this to three functions in the past month and each time it is a huge hit! Fresh...

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