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Caprese Appetizer

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"Caprese Skewers. Perfect for holiday parties" — Jessi

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20 grape tomatoes
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
20 toothpicks

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Directions

Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated. Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.

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I haven't made this exact recipe but one similar. I find it's easier to eat if you halve the grape tomatoes and put the cubed cheese with the half piece. I also marinate the mixture for a few hours in the olive oil and add some dried herbs for extra flavor. Also add a few sprinkles of crushed red pepper flakes for color - doesn't really make it that spicy. I rub the flakes in the palms of my hands to crush a little more and release the flavors too. Be sure to buy the best mozzarella cheese you can find.

—Mimi

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Jan 11, 2010

Delicious! I bought boconccini (little fresh mozzarella balls) and I marinated them for 2 days in garlic powder, dried basil and oregano and salt and pepper. I then halved them and assembled them with one tomato a strip of fresh basil folded in half, sandwiched between the cheese and tomato. Soooo good and they were all eaten in a matter of minutes and there were only 5 of us eating!

—JasBradley

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Dec 28, 2009

I made these on Christmas Eve and they were a huge hit! I changed the recipe to flavor it up a bit: add extra basil (i actually used frozen!), a tiny bit of garlic powder and red pepper flakes. I marinated this for about 30 minutes. I also recommend using small balls of mozzarella, halving them and then skewering with a whole grape tomato. Love this recipe... it is SO easy! I will definitely be making it again!

—Mary_Elizabeth

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Dec 28, 2009

This is one of my favorite things to eat, but I had a little balsamic vinegar to the mixture. Gives it just the right amount of kick!

—Kelly

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Jan 04, 2010

This was very good! I skewered half a grape tomato, a piece of fresh mozzarella cheese, a piece of basil and then the second half of the tomato. Then I drizzled the oil, salt, papper and some basalmic vinegar over the skewers!

—STAY

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May 10, 2010

I buy the mozzarella balls that are in a herbed oil in the specialty cheese case of my grocery store. Make the skewers & pour the oil over them. Then I drizzle some balsamic vinagrette salad dressing over them. They fly off the table! So easy to make & take. Everyone asks for the recipe!

—Bullyluv

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Dec 26, 2009

My sister-in-law made these for Christmas. Instead of chopping the basil she threaded a leaf between the cheese and tomato. She also used halved baby boconccini which is softer than regular mozzarella. It tasted like summer!

—Cat Payton

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Jan 05, 2010

Yummy and easy! I marinated everything for a few hours before skewering. I would have added balsamic vinagrette, but a person at the party is allergic to it. Instead, I found a squeeze bottle of balsamic vinagrette glaze at the store and used it as a dip. Big hit! I realize I could have made the reduction myself, but time was of the essence and I did not want my other food to smell like vinegar! Anyway, wonderful finger food for a party!

—Jennifer

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Nutrition

Calories
141 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
10.5 g
3%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
7.7 g
12%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
9.1 g
18%

Sodium
227 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Caprese Appetizer

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 69

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g 12 %
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 227mg 9 %
** Potassium 610mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.5g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 9.1g 18 %
Sugars 6.8g
** Vitamin A 44 %
** Vitamin C 52 %
** Calcium 31 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 25 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.