Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Lady Bug Caprese Bites

This recipe is the simplest one I've ever posted. In fast, I feel kind of bad calling it a recipe as it's really just slicing and assembly. 

I saw these a few weeks ago at D's cousin's baby shower…. they were so pretty and so yummy and I knew that I would be recreating them sometime soon! And that I did… for an Easter brunch I went to…. where everyone also loved them!

Ingredients

Fresh mozarella cheese
Grape tomatoes (or any small tomatoes)
Olives (pitted preferably)
Basil Leaves
Balsamic Cream/Glaze

(since this recipe is so simple, I used the best fresh items I could find since the tastes really come through) 



Method


Cut cheese into thin slices. (the better quality cheese do spring some water though)




And tomatoes in half with tiny slits on each half (about 1/2 inch)



And olives in quarters


Tear basil leaves (if you need to) to fit the tops of the cheese slices. (D's cousin made a home-made pesto and used it instead of the basil leaves and that was so delicious)

Assemble: cheese, basil, tomato and then olives



Place drops of balsamic on each to mimic a lady bug. You can use a medicine dropper if you're a perfectionist-- I'm not- hahaha!




And there you have it. So simple but so cute to take to a party! They are the perfect dish for a shower, picnic or brunch! 

Enjoy!

Linking up with 
 Kate and Emily for Tasty Tuesday
 Kristen for Handmade TuesdaySusan for Love From the Kitchen
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    This is ridiculously cute and clever! Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!

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  2. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephApril 21, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    These are adorable.

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  3. JennApril 21, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    So cute!!

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  4. Kate at Green FashionistaApril 21, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Such a cute idea for one of my favorite apps :-D

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  5. BLovedBostonApril 21, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my gosh these are so cute! I love that you added olives - I love them! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  6. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisApril 21, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Those are so cute and Pinterest pretty!

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  7. Our Pretty Little GirlsApril 21, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Oh my goodness those are the cutest ever! #nailedit

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  8. Tricia ConiglioApril 21, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I love caprese and these little lady bugs are soooo dang cute!

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  9. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenApril 21, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    I love Caprese salads especially in the summer. So light but full of flavor.

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  10. Deena @Shoes to ShirazApril 21, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Yum! This looks delish and would be perfect this summer. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. TorontoSAMApril 22, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Love it! Such a sweet idea for a shower.

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  12. reshmaApril 23, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    These are so adorable!!!

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  13. RobynApril 24, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    These are SO cute and would make a great appetizer at a summer party! :)

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  14. Nina RobinsonApril 27, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    This is adorable! It almost makes me want to eat an olive. Almost ;)

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  15. Brenda @ Chatting Over ChocolateApril 27, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Back to explore your sweet blog a bit more! :) These are super cute!! Nicely done! ;)

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  16. UnknownOctober 6, 2015 at 8:53 AM

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    مطلقة من مصر مدام احلام
     

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Hearing from you makes me so happy!!

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