Caprese Salad Appetizer
Recipe from The Food Channel

Perhaps you've had a Caprese Salad, but have you ever enjoyed it as a finger food? This little appetizer is perfect for get-togethers with friends or family -- elegant yet casual, and remarkably easy.


Caprese Salad Appetizer

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Prep Time: 5 mins
 
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Ingredients
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    Mozzarella cheese
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    Fresh basil
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    Cherry tomatoes
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    Olive oil, balsamic vinegar or your favorite dressing
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    Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
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Directions
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Insert a large toothpick or small skewer through a bite-size ball of fresh mozzarella cheese. Then fold a fresh basil leaf and add it to the small skewer, and finally a cherry or grape tomato.
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Place the cheese/basil/tomato skewers on a platter and drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar or other salad dressing of your choice and some fresh ground pepper to taste.

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