Mini Caprese Bites - Appetizer

fresh mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cubed mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while cubed mozzarella is often less expensive.

balsamic glaze

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: homemade balsamic reduction

Balsamic vinegar is lower in sugar, and a homemade reduction can be made at a lower cost.

Prepare toothpicks for assembly.

Take 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and mix them together.

Skewer a cherry tomato onto a toothpick.

Add two fresh basil leaves onto the same toothpick (or one if preferred).

Cut one cheese stick into four equal pieces and add one piece onto the toothpick.

Place the assembled mini caprese bite onto a tray.

Repeat the assembly process for all ingredients until all are assembled.

Drizzle the mixed olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the assembled bites just before serving.

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