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caprese appetizer

Caprese Bites

Beautiful Caprese Bites are exactly what you need for your next party! We are taking classic Caprese salad ingredients and making them into quick, easy, make-ahead appetizers that your family and friends will love! Great for any occasion, these Caprese bites are perfect festive appetizers that will add a wonderful touch to your holiday table. These appetizers or hors d'oeuvres combine fresh cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil topped with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Yum!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 people

Equipment

  • 24 Appetizer Toothpick Skewers

Ingredients
  

  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 24 mini mozzarella balls
  • fresh basil
  • balsamic glaze this is a thicker version of balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Add a mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and then cherry tomato half on a toothpick skewer and repeat.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve cold.

Notes

 
This is a perfect appetizer to make ahead of time.  Just assemble and then pop in the fridge.  Add the balsamic glaze right before serving.
caprese skewers make ahead
 
 
Keyword Caprese bites, Italian appetizer, no cook appetizer