Description
At its core, this festive finger food is a creative, portable reimagining of the classic Italian Caprese salad. Instead of layering sliced tomatoes and cheese across a large flat platter, Merry Mozzarella Tomato Bites bundle those exact same iconic flavors onto individual cocktail skewers or toothpicks. Each bite features a crisp cherry tomato, a soft ball of fresh mozzarella, and a tender leaf of sweet basil, all finished with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and rich balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
-
12 cherry tomatoes
-
12 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
-
12 fresh basil leaves
-
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
-
12 small toothpicks or cocktail skewers
Instructions
-
Prepare the tomatoes: Wash the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry. Cut them in half if you prefer smaller bites.
-
Assemble the bites: Thread one mozzarella ball, one folded basil leaf, and one cherry tomato onto each toothpick.
-
Arrange on a platter: Place the bites neatly on a serving plate. For a festive Christmas look, arrange them in a wreath or tree shape.
-
Add seasoning: Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
-
Finish and serve: Sprinkle with a little salt and black pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Serve these Merry Mozzarella Tomato Bites as a Christmas party appetizer, holiday snack, or a light starter before dinner. They’re vegetarian-friendly and require no cooking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 35 kcal
Keywords: Christmas mozzarella tomato skewers, festive Caprese bites, Christmas Caprese appetizers, holiday mozzarella tomato skewers