Tomato Basil Appetizers Food

TOMATO-BASIL BRUSCHETTA APPETIZER

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"It's easy to double this great recipe for a crowd. You can make the tomato topping ahead, or keep it simple and serve it as a dip for the French bread slices." -Marie Cosenza, Cortlandt Manor, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, 2 tablespoons oil, basil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper; set aside., Lightly brush both sides of bread slices with remaining oil. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. , Rub garlic over bread slices. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BITES

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A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation; always a hit! You can find the bite-sized mozzarella ('Bocconcini') at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half.

Provided by MADDIECAT

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
20 fresh basil leaves
20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini)
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
20 toothpicks

Steps:

Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a leaf of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CAPRESE APPETIZER

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Caprese salad skewers. Perfect for holiday parties.

Provided by Jessi

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

20 grape tomatoes
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
20 toothpicks

Steps:

Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated. Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g