Is it really a “salad”? I guess not. Is this a recipe? Not really. It’s just EASY + very popular + pretty + simple to eat/serve.
Take cherry tomatoes (whole) or cut longer/bigger (we have San Marzanos) tomatoes in 1/2.
Top with a bit of basil + FRESH mozzarella, jam a toothpick in the top to keep it all together. This works much better if you can ‘stab’ through the tomato skin side vs open/cut side. It holds better.
Chill in the fridge! When ready, drizzle a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle just a bit of fresh ground pepper and bit of kosher salt over the top.
Done!
It’s delicious, and the single-bite size made it popular with kids, easy to serve at the party, prepared ahead of time, and a just plain fun use of our family tomatoes.
Oh yum! I so wish I could eat cheese!
Allie
Looks delightful – off to farmer’s market we go!
love the recipes you so graciously share with us.
yum! I have fresh basil in the garden just waiting for this. Wish my cherry tomatoes were in.
I’ve made this in a salad form—think I’ll give the toothpicks a try–how pretty
Now that looks yummy! TFS have to give it a try
Yumm, I know what we are having for dinner tomorrow night!
Yum. I’ll try your version sometime. I marinade my bocconcini first then put onto toothpicks with basil and tomato. They always disappear.
Yum that looks delicious!!
YUM! Thanks for sharing!