Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes - Bocconcini Lollipops

Name: Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes - Bocconcini Lollipops
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 cherry tomatoes (stems removed) (I used heirloom tomatoes that I found at trader joe's); 12 bocconcine (baby Mozzarella); 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

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Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes - Bocconcini Lollipops

Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Servings 12

Are you looking for something a bit different to serve as an appetizer? Then this simple but eye-catching recipe based on the Caprese salad, Italy's ubiquitous paring of mozzarella and tomatoes is perfect for your holiday entertaining. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated July 21, 2015

Ingredients

cherry tomatoes (stems removed) (I used heirloom tomatoes that I found at trader joe's)

bocconcine (baby Mozzarella)

tablespoons virgin olive oil

teaspoon Italian seasonings

tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps

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1

With a sharp knife, remove the top 1/4 inch of each tomato.
2

Skewer the bottom of each tomato and mozzarella piece with a large wooden or bamboo skewer. For the most eye-catching presentation, stand the lollipops in tall glasses. (I put black rice inside my glass to help stabilize the lollipops)
3

In a bowl, combine the seasoning and olive oil, and parsley. Drizzle a little over each tomato before serving.