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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

SUBMITTED BY: MADDIECAT PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 63 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 20 appetizers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by IMVINTAGE
I used Ciliegine Mozzarella (the smallest fresh mozzarella balls) but I wish I had been more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by thrasher'swife
These rocked!! Everyone at the bbq that I took it to LOVED it, AND requested it. Thank you to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by cookin'mama
I, too, used the oil and vinegar as a marinade and found these to be a very easy, tasty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by POOKY1969
Very easy to make, I had my daughter put them together. I did purchase the fresh mozzarella in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by meg13
Sooo goooood!! I literally JUST posted this recipe on here as well after finding a similar one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by JDVMD
These are so pretty to look at and tasty to boot! Great as an hors d'ouerves. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by Mamie
I've taken this to three functions in the past month and each time it is a huge hit! Fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by Marge
This was a very tasty, easy to prepare dish-I used it instead of a salad but it would be a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by Baker, Cookie Ranger
If you only use 1/2 grape tomato, basil leaf, & 1/2 mozzarella ball on a toothpick, you have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by Kristina
I served these at an appetizer party and everyone thought they were really cute and... MORE