Yields Serves 10
The classic crowd-pleasing salad turns into a fun appetizer when you stack it.

How to Make It

1

Place 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, and 1 tomato on each toothpick, and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

 8 ounces (about 30) small fresh mozzarella balls (sometimes called ciliegine)
 30 small fresh basil leaves
  About 30 grape or cherry tomatoes
 30 decorative toothpicks
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  Kosher or sea salt, to taste
  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Place 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, and 1 tomato on each toothpick, and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Caprese Sticks