Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese Salad Bites

4.75 from 4 votes

All the flavors of Caprese salad - tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella - wrapped in prosciutto.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian American

Servings:

Calories: 90kcal

4 thin slices prosciutto (preferably imported) halved or quartered
8 large basil leaves torn in half
8 small fresh mozzarella balls (Ciliengine) , about 3.5 ounces (1-inch in diameter) halved
8 grape or cherry tomatoes , about 3 ounces, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons aged balsamic (Condimento) this is a thicker balsamic, not the regular type used for salads
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Get Recipe Ingredients

Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper (tomatoes taste better when seasoned before assembly).
Cut the mozzarella into pieces similar in size to the tomatoes and tear the basil leaves into manageable pieces to fit between the tomato and cheese.
Quarter the prosciutto slices with a sharp knife.
Place a piece of basil on one end of each slice of prosciutto. Top each piece of basil with a piece of mozzarella and a tomato half, matching the cut sides to make a ball, then roll up in the prosciutto.
Secure each with a toothpick and set on a platter. Repeat with the remaining ingredients then finish with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic to serve.