Caprese on a Stick Recipe
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Caprese on a Stick

By: ALZ 
"This is a great, easy finger appetizer. I came up with it because I love Caprese but it was difficult to serve at large parties. Putting the same ingredients on a toothpick yielded great results."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (83)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 skewers
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (.6 ounce) package fresh basil leaves
  • 1 (16 ounce) package small fresh mozzarella balls
  • toothpicks
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Thread a tomato half, a small piece of basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto toothpicks until all ingredients are used. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato, cheese and basil, leaving the end of the toothpick clean. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 215 | Total Fat: 17.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are the best for a health conscious appetizer, but to help kick up the flavor, try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by LYNNINMA   view full review
Thank you, ALZ. These were delicious and oh so easy. I did, however, add to each toothpick a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by fun4948   view full review
I made this, but I used long skewers and repeated the pattern a couple of times then put them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So simple, yet so delicious! This makes a great little appetizer not only for its color but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2010 by Bullyluv   view full review
I have made this appetizer many times. I use the mozzarella balls that come in a marinated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was just the perfect addition to our breakfast plate this morning. Cheese, basil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Lindarw57   view full review
The 1st time I made this I followed it to a tee but the 2nd time I poked a few little holes in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2010 by Gelene   view full review
These are so good! I marinated my mozzarella pearls in an Italian dressing made with balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by My4boys   view full review
I bought the mozzarella already flavored with spices and in oil so I skipped the olive oil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2010 by Cat Lady Cyndi   view full review
So delicious and cute! I love Caprese salads, and make them often in the summer. I never tried...

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