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Sheri

Ladybug Caprese Appetizer

5 from 1 vote
Simply slice some fresh mozzarella into thin circles, top each with a cherry tomato half and an olive slice, then arrange them on a serving dish. Add a few sprigs of basil leaves and you've got tasty little ladybugs just begging to be devoured!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 3
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • fresh mozzarella sliced
  • sea salt
  • fresh basil
  • 8 cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 4 pitted black olives cut in quarters
  • balsamic glaze

Method
 

  1. Place the cheese slices on a platter and sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt.
  2. Top each piece of cheese with 1 basil leaf.
  3. Cut the tomato in half from top to bottom. Then make a small slit in each
  4. half to create the wings.
  5. Place the half tomatoes on the basil.
  6. Place the olive heads in place.
  7. Use a decorating tip or toothpick to place dots of balsamic glaze onto the backs of
  8. the ladybugs.

Notes

Best served at room temperature