Mini Caprese Bites Appetizer
Mini Caprese Bites bring the classic combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella into neat, bite-size skewers finished with olive oil and balsamic glaze — perfect for Easy Small Bites at any casual or festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 skewers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
24 cherry tomatoes, ripe yet firm
24 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained and patted dry
24 small fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
24 toothpicks or 4-inch party picks
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry tomatoes and basil; pat mozzarella dry.
2. Thread one tomato, folded basil leaf, and mozzarella ball per toothpick.
3. Arrange skewers neatly on a platter.
4. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Assemble up to 4 hours ahead without oil or glaze.
Finish with olive oil and glaze just before serving.
Keep mozzarella well-dried so glaze adheres cleanly.
Best served chilled or at cool room temperature.