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Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Caprese salad is one of my absolute favorite dishes, and one that really epitomizes summer, in my opinion. It’s good every which way – splayed out on a plate, piled high, or in these little bites, smothered with the lovely marriage of a good-quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Fresh, juicy, colorful and flavorful… what’s not to love?

Not to mention, it can help make you friends!

I brought this bountiful plate to a happy hour gathering in our new neighborhood last Friday, where we met so many welcoming, friendly people (If you’re reading, hey neighbors!) while enjoying a lot of delicious dishes and drinks. I was paying more attention to our new friends than the food, but before I knew it, these bites were gone! Not only were they easy and quick to put together, but everyone seemed to enjoy them, too. Drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, and assembled in 20 minutes, this was a simple, scrumptious little appetizer that will appeal to anyone!

In the future, I think I’ll add some proscuitto or sun dried tomatoes to the bites, but I think you’d agree they’re super delicious just as is. Try them the next time you have pals over or need to bring a fancy but non-fussy appetizer to the table!

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Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Yield: Makes 50 bites

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil

1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

Coarse salt

Freshly ground pepper

24 oz. cherry tomatoes, rinsed and pat dry

Fresh basil, about 20 leaves

16 oz. mozzarella ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), marinated in oil or resting in water

50 toothpicks, cocktail forks or small bamboo skewers

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a generous pinch of coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Whisk together and set aside.

Arrange ingredients and a platter for serving. Assemble the bites on a toothpick by starting with one basil leaf, then one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and another basil leaf. Place on the platter and repeat process until no more ingredients remain.

Drizzle bites with the olive oil mixture and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

To transport, cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep away from sun and heat. Can be made up to 1 day in advance; keep refrigerated.

Enjoy!

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  1. Maris(In Good Taste) says

    June 21, 2011 at 8:42 am

    What a fabulous idea! I am sure the neighbors loved your salad and you!

  2. The Café Sucré Farine says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:56 am

    Beautiful! These looks so summery and delicious!

  3. meeshiesmom says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I’ve made caprese salad this way before too! It’s perfect for a gathering! I’m so glad you are enjoying your new home!
    Karen

  4. StephenC says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:32 am

    We are huge fans of caprese. Your version looks marvelous.

  5. savoringtoday.com says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Love caprese salad, what a lovely way to serve it!

  6. Anonymous says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Isn’t this adapted from Matt Armendariz’s new book “On a Stick”?

  7. Jenn says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    You can come to my neighborhood any day!! :)
    Love this idea…they look beautiful!

  8. Angie's Recipes says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    What a colourful and delicious salad!

  9. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Anonymous – No, his recipe is slightly different and includes sun dried tomato. Not every recipe on a skewer should be attributed to him just because of his book.

  10. yummychunklet says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    How absolutely delicious does this look! I love Caprese salad in any form. Kudos!

  11. brandi says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    i love this idea!

  12. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    What a perfect thing to bring to a picnic this summer. They’re so pretty and I love all those flavors together. I’m happy you’re settling into your new neighborhood. I think you’d be the kind of neighbor everyone would want, just based on the great food I’ve seen you post on here. :)

  13. marla says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Georgia, it is wonderful to hear you have been welcomed to your new neighborhood. These caprese sticks look wonderful. Great for summer parties and I would love some tucked inside my fridge for snacks too. Glad to see you again friend :)

  14. eatgood4life.blogspot.com says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    This is my kind of dish. To begin with I love any kind of salad, but now with the summer almost here who wants to get in the kitchen and cook/bake anything? that would be me :-) Anyhow, love the color, arrangement and ingredients used in this salad!!

  15. Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    What fantastic colors. This just sings summer.

  16. Pam says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I love serving these for appetizers… they are beautiful and delicious!

  17. Greg says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    I love caprese salad any way you serve it. That said I LOVE the way you serve it. It’s like a salad, so pretty on the plate.

  18. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    These are so pretty! Perfect for a summer buffet :)

  19. Andrea @ From the Bookshelf says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    These look absolutely delightful! Love the salad anytime and this is so much fun and so pretty!

  20. Roxana GreenGirl says

    June 21, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    These skewer salads are perfect for friend gatherings.
    Love the combo of fresh cheese, tomatoes and basil. Yummy!
    Thanks for sharing Georgia :)

  21. Paula @ Dishing the Divine says

    June 21, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I love the idea of making them easy to eat at a party by putting them on toothpicks! Fabulous thinking!

  22. Kari says

    June 21, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    I will definitely be making these! You have the best photos on your site – like opening a magazine!

  23. Emily Malloy says

    June 21, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    This is lovely!

    I adore your food photography. I wish I had your eye!

  24. warmvanillasugar says

    June 21, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! Love this idea!

  25. Melissa @IWasBornToCook says

    June 21, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    I love doing caprese this way – it makes it so easy for people to eat, and it’s just as delicious!

  26. Paula @ Cookware Cooking says

    June 21, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    What an excellent way to serve this delightful dish up! Snack and finger food all in one. My Italian husband loves caprese and will definitely want this.

  27. Kelly says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    What a lovely blog! I make a similar salad but I like the presentation here in ‘nibble’ form with the toothpicks – very fun!

  28. thefooddoctor says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    This looks amazing!
    summer on a plate!
    I love the picture!

  29. Lynda @ TasteFood says

    June 21, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    These are so pretty. Food always tastes better on a stick!

  30. Angela says

    June 22, 2011 at 1:35 am

    So stinkin’ cute! I love it.

  31. In Katrina's Kitchen says

    June 22, 2011 at 2:27 am

    I am completely in love with this!

  32. Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says

    June 22, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Wow! This is gorgeous!! My husband would love this since he was in Italy for 2 years on a mission. Can’t wait to try it.

  33. Reese@SeasonwithSpice says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:32 am

    Hi Georgia,

    Glad to have found your beautiful space. Love your presentation on this refreshing summery salad. Proscuitto would be a wonderful addition. May be some roasted pine nuts too?

  34. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:37 am

    Hi Reese, thanks for stopping by! To me, roasted pine nuts seem too small to pierce with a toothpick, but if it worked, I think it would taste wonderful!

  35. Victor says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:29 am

    I didn’t know there was a specific name for this appetizer. What a lovely and colorful picture!

  36. Maria says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:05 am

    This looks so beautiful! Love the flavours!

  37. Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen says

    June 22, 2011 at 11:31 am

    This looks SO beautiful!! Cherry tomatoes are so pretty and delicious :)

  38. Oui, Chef says

    June 22, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    What a great platter to bring to a BBQ, would have loved to have brought this to the opening of our beach club last weekend.

  39. wendyweekendgourmet says

    June 22, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    These are so pretty, Georgia! I made something similar for a dinner party a couple of weeks ago, and they were a huge hit. So simple to assemble a day ahead…and lots of eye appeal!!

  40. SavoringTime in the Kitchen says

    June 22, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Caprese salad is one of my all-time favorite salads also! I love this ‘grab and enjoy’ version. There’s nothing that says summer better than this salad. I’m hoping for a nice cherry tomato crop later this summer to make this with my own tomatoes!

  41. Linda says

    June 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Caprese salad is always a hit and this is an awesome presentation! I like that it can be easily picked up which will be perfect for summer parties!

  42. The Slow Roasted Italian says

    June 22, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    I adore caprese salad! Your salad bites look amazing!

  43. Dana @TheSundaySweet says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    YUM! Caprese salad is one of my favorites too! How’s the new house coming along?

  44. Amy J. and Tiffanie A. says

    June 22, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Such a great looking presentation! I always just throw this in a bowl for dinner parties but I will have to try the tooth picks!! THanks for sharing!

    We just started following your blog! We will def. be repeat visitors!!

    Love,

    http://chickswholovetoeat.blogspot.com/

  45. Stephanie says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    I’ve seen caprese salad done a ton of ways, but this is by far my favorite. It’s portable, cute and delicious. And PERFECT for BBQs or other get-togethers. Love!

  46. Shawnda says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Add prosciutto for sure! The saltiness is perfect.

    And I bet your neighbors are excited that the new people make good food :)

  47. sweetlife says

    June 23, 2011 at 1:53 am

    your settled in, how great!! loving Texas? It has been very, very, very, hot lately, so these cuties would be gone in seconds!! Glad you are loving your dream home, so excited to see all your new recipes from your Texas kitchen!!

    sweetlife

  48. Jennifurla says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:13 am

    gorgeous and refreshing dish!

  49. briarrose says

    June 23, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Fantastic idea for a nibble. Beautiful and tasty.

  50. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I could eat these all day long! The perfect summer appetizer in my mind :)

  51. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    This is lovely. I adore simple yet elegant eats!

  52. Val says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I love these a 1000 times over. My favorite combo, ever.

  53. Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says

    June 23, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    ahh yess, I have seen these at potlucks before and they are one of my favorites!! :) Thanks for reminding me about these little treats!

  54. Lauren's Latest says

    June 23, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    These look easy, fresh and delicious! Perfect for summer!

  55. sweetcarolinescooking.com says

    June 23, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    I love caprese salads as well. Gorgeous presentation and photo!

  56. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie Lane says

    June 24, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Haha, who doesn’t love caprese, and making more friends too! I’ll bring this to the next barbecue a friend will be holding!

  57. danasfoodforthought says

    June 24, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Ooh yummy! Caprese salad is a favorite of mine…and this bite sized version looks adorable! Great appetizer idea!

  58. Tracy says

    June 24, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    These are so cute and perfect for a summer gathering! I definitely want to give them a try at our next bbq!

  59. Betty @ scrambled henfruit says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:19 am

    Georgia, these are gorgeous! I love the colors and the artistic way you’ve arranged the skewers on your platter. Glad you’re settling in to your new neighborhood! :)

  60. Angie Sansom says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Wow I will certainly be trying this out, nice to do something different that looks great. Thank you for the recipe.

  61. Heavenly Housewife says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    What an absolutely perfect summer snack!
    *kisses* HH

  62. amy grace says

    June 29, 2011 at 1:51 am

    This is a great idea! Perfect summer appetizer or dish for a get together! Love it!

  63. Marla says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    These caprese bites are so fun! Loving all food on a stick these days.
    It is vegetarian week at Get Grillin’ we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don’t have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect!
    This week we have a ManPans giveaway. http://su.pr/3GCtXU
    xxoo

  64. Magic of Spice says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    I love these as a mini version…Caprese is also a favorite of mine :) Gorgeous!

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    September 28, 2017 at 8:58 pm

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