Fresh Red White and Blue Caprese Bites Easy Patriotic Appetizer Recipe
These Fresh Red White and Blue Caprese Bites are a quick, easy, and festive appetizer featuring classic Caprese ingredients with a patriotic twist. Perfect for last-minute entertaining, they combine fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, and basil with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Toothpicks or small skewers
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and blueberries under cold water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel. Tear the basil leaves into bite-sized pieces if large. Drain the mini mozzarella balls and gently pat dry to avoid sogginess. (About 5 minutes)
- On each toothpick or skewer, thread one blueberry first, followed by a basil leaf, then a mini mozzarella ball, and finally a cherry tomato. (10 minutes)
- Lay the finished skewers neatly on a flat serving platter.
- Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the skewers. Add a light drizzle of balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. (3 minutes)
- Optional: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours if making ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Use dairy-free mozzarella alternatives and maple-balsamic glaze for a vegan version. Pat mozzarella dry to avoid sogginess. If balsamic glaze is too thick, thin with a teaspoon of water; if too runny, simmer longer. Assemble and dress bites close to serving time for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (1 bite)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3.5
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