Caprese Ladybugs
Need a ladybug themed appetizer? Or just the most adorable appetizer bites? These bugs are cute, but their savory flavors will make them a party favorite.
Prep time30 min
Total time30min
ServingsMakes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.
Ingredients
- 24 RITZ Crackers
- 6 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls in water, drained, each cut into 4 slices
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 6 pitted black olives, quartered
- 1 green onion, green part only cut into 48 thin strips
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic glaze
- ¼ tsp. black sesame seed
Preparation
- Top each cracker with 1 EACH cheese slice and basil leaf.
- Add 1 tomato half to each for the lady bug's body, 1 olive piece for the head and 2 green onion strips for the antennae.
- Brush tomatoes with balsamic glaze; sprinkle with sesame seed.
Nutrition Notes
These delicious, yet low-sodium, Italian-inspired appetizers are as cute as a bug!
Recipe Tips
- Substitute
Substitute coarsely cracked black pepper for the sesame seed. - Fun Variation
To add some "flight" to each lady bug, cut cherry tomato halves in half and arrange, fanned slightly apart, on crackers. - Substitute
Substitute thin fresh chive strips for the green onion strips.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 4.5g | |
| Saturated fat 1.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | |
| Sodium 140mg | |
| Carbohydrate 8g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin A | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |