Caprese Ladybugs

Name: Caprese Ladybugs
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
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

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.

Well-being ChoiceLow Sodium

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These delicious, yet low-sodium, Italian-inspired appetizers are as cute as a bug!

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Makes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

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

Directions

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.

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