Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Summer Caprese Dip, where creamy mozzarella meets juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for picnics or backyard BBQs, this dish is as delightful to taste as it is to look at. With its simple preparation and fresh ingredients, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of summer in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rinse cherry tomatoes under cool water and slice them in half.
- Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces to release their oils.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella balls, halved tomatoes, and torn basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra basil leaves or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve with bread or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg