Prep Time: 15 Minutes • Start to Finish: 15 Minutes • Makes 12 appetizers
1 Cut top off each cherry tomato. With melon baller or measuring spoon, scoop out seeds from each tomato, leaving enough for a firm shell. If necessary, cut small slice from bottom so tomato stands upright. Place tomatoes on serving plate or tray.
2 In small bowl, toss cheese and dressing. Place 1 cheese cube in each tomato; top each with basil leaf.
1 Appetizer: Calories 35; Total Fat 2.5g (Saturated Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 115mg; Total Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g Exchanges: ½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 0
Tip Fresh mozzarella is made with whole milk, is white and has a delicate, sweet, milky flavor. This soft cheese is packed in water or whey and is often formed into balls or slices.