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Mini Cherry Tomato, Pesto, and Mozzarella Bites

Ciliegine are little mini balls of fresh mozzarella (“ciliegine” means cherry in Italian). Use them to make these bite-size Caprese salads.

Serves 8
Ready in 20 mins
Prep time 20 mins
287 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 pint cherry tomatoes
> 1 (16 oz) pkg mozzarella ciliegine
> 2 tbsp champagne vinegar
> 1 (7 oz) pkg pesto
> 1 (0.75 oz) pkg basil
> 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Steps

1
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Halve each ball of mozzarella and toss with the vinegar. Season with salt (in moderation).
2
Place a dollop of pesto on one half of a tomato and top with a small piece of basil and a piece of mozzarella. Place the other half of the tomato on top. Pierce a toothpick through the center to hold together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3
Arrange bites on platter. Sprinkle with salt (in moderation) and pepper.

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