Tomato and Mozzarella Bites Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Tomato and Mozzarella Bites Recipe). A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation; always a hit! You can find the bite-sized mozzarella ('Bocconcini') at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 20 appetizers

Tomato and Mozzarella Bites Recipe

Ingredients

20 grape or cherry tomatoes

halved

20 fresh basil leaves

20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini)

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup balsamic vinegar

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

20 toothpicks

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Using a toothpick spear a half of a tomato a leaf of basil a mozzarella ball and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 2

Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information

Tomato and Mozzarella Bites Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 224.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 5.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 41%

Cholesterol: 39.3mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 687.9IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 3%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 7.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 294.7mg 30%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 5.5mg 2%

Potassium: 110.1mg 3%

Sodium: 151.8mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 161

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.