Deconstructed Caprese

The deconstructed caprese is a sandwich on a skewer, featuring crusty bread, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil. While it looks sort of fussy, itÂ’s actually a snap to pull together and it has a colorful presentation that looks quite smashing in a lunch box. Small mozzarella balls, also known as bocconcini, measure about an inch across and are sold in the specialty cheese section of many supermarkets. Pack the skewers with a little side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for lunchtime dipping. For bigger appetites, increase the recipe by 50 percent, which will make three skewers instead of two.

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Cheese Tomato Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Back to School Lunch Mozzarella Basil Healthy Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

6 cherry tomatoes
2 large basil leaves, torn in half
4 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
four 1-inch cubes herbed focaccia bread or crusty italian bread
two 10-inch wooden skewers

Preparation 1. Thread a cherry tomato onto a skewer followed by a piece of basil, a mozzarella ball, and a bread cube. Repeat so that the skewer has two of every item. Add a third cherry tomato on the end of the skewer. Snap the pointed end off the skewer and discard. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. 2. Pack the skewers in a container or wrap them gently in aluminum foil. MAKE-AHEAD NOTES:Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Reprinted with permission from Best Lunch Box Ever by Katie Sullivan Morford, Â© 2013 Chronicle Books

Deconstructed Caprese

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