Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, typically served as a first course. With only 3 staple ingredients (ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves), it’s a very quick and easy meal to prepare. The salad was originally created after the domestication of tomatoes in Italy in the 16^th century and was made to resemble the colors of the Italian flag (red, white, and green). This version of the classic Italian Caprese salad is the quick, fun, miniature, one-bite version! This recipe makes a perfect, healthy, and adorable little appetizer!

Servings: 20

Ingredients:

20 grape tomatoes

20 bocconcini

20 basil leaves

20 Large toothpicks

Balsamic glaze

Directions:

The directions for this one are simple! Grab a toothpick. Slide a grape tomato onto the toothpick. Add a basil leaf to the toothpick. Slide a bocconcino onto the toothpick. Repeat 19 more times, and assemble on a serving plate. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Voila!

*feature photo courtesy of http://www.ourbestbites.com*