Mozzarella, Salami & Tomato

Preperation time
15 m
Skills level

Serving size
8
Country of origin

Preparation time: 15 m
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 container fresh mozzarella balls in olive oil
  • 1 small container tiny tomatoes
  • 1/2 lb salami slices cut in half (or if you can find the small slices, you'll need 20 slices)
  • Carter & Cavero Red Apple Balsamic vinegar (it's very thick and delicious)
  • a good extra virgin olive oil
  • parsley flakes
  • toothpicks
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We are Italian, so serving mozzarella as an appetizer is always a good idea. I decided to get creative because serving fresh mozzarella can get messy. I thought this is a great way to serve guests and give everyone a taste. These are also great for the older kids lunches. Here’s what you’ll need.

Start by finding fresh mozzarella cheese balls marinated in olive oil.  They are sold in most specialty Italian stores or major food stores. You’ll need one container. If you want to make these more kid-friendly opt for getting the cheese sticks and dicing them into bite size pieces and use those instead. It’s more cost-effective too! Then, find the tiny tomatoes. Then try to find the small salami slices that are pre-cut or you can get the regular slices at the deli and cut them in half.

Assemble these on a toothpick by starting with the mozzarella, then the tomato and last the salami. You will assemble about 20. Then artfully drizzle balsamic vinegar & olive oil seconds before your guests are about to arrive. I like red apple balsamic vinegar by Carter & Cavero. For garnish and color add sprinkles of dried parsley. They are ready to eat and serve! They will be the hit of the party!!! Figure about 2 per guest.