Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

Easy appetizers. ;-)

Ingredients:

• 10 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 20 small basil leaves or leaf sprigs of cilantro
• 20 mozzarella cheese, cut in small bite size pieces (use quality cheese for best flavor)
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• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 20 toothpicks

Directions:

Spear half of a tomato, a piece of basil or cilantro sprig, a mozzarella bite and another half of a tomato on each toothpick. Mix the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

By Ann from Richland, WA