Bite Sized Keto Caprese Appetizer
Your favorite antipasto salad as a bite sized low carb appetizer. These Keto Caprese Bites will quickly disappear when you serve them to your guests.
12
Servings
12
Calories
2g
Fat
1.5g
Protein
0.4g
Net Carb
0.5g
Total Carbs
Bite Sized Keto Caprese Appetizer Recipe Video
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Bite Sized Keto Caprese Appetizer Ingredients
24 medium sized basil leaves
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12 mini mozzarella balls, cut in half
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8 grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced
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12 black olives, cut in half
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olive oil or low carb balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Bite Sized Keto Caprese Appetizer Directions
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Lay the leaves
To assemble, lay down basil leaves on your serving tray.
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Place tomatoe
Place a tomato slice on top of each basil leaf.
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Now the mozzarella
Add a halved mozzarella ball on top of the tomato slice.
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Finish with olive
Top with a olive slice. Drizzle with olive oil or low carb balsamic glaze. Recipe below.
A bite size caprese salad you can serve at your next holiday party or potluck. Your guests will love this delicious Italian antipasto appetizer served as an amuse-bouche. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil or a low sugar balsamic glaze round out that traditional caprese flavor.
You have the option to serve these right on a plater where you guest can pick up each keto amuse-bouche with their fingers or insert a toothpick through each one for ease of serving.
These mini keto caprese bites are fun to serve at a Halloween party as they remind me of monster eyeballs! This is a good way to get your kids to eat them too!
Most store bought bottles of balsamic glaze are high in carbohydrates since the glaze is made by reducing balsamic vinegar with sugar. It’s easy to make a keto friendly balsamic glaze at home.
To make a low carb balsamic glaze, simmer one bottle of balsamic vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes until it has reduced by 1/2 to 2/3. The more you let it simmer, the thicker the glaze will be. To make it a little sweeter, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of powdered erythritol when you add the balsamic vinegar.
This sugar free balsamic glaze can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 months.
When selecting your balsamic vinegar, try to find one free of added emulsifiers and coloring. The higher quality balsamic vinegar that is aged tends to make the best keto balsamic glaze.
I loved how the fresh basil leaves made the perfect base for these bites, holding everything together like little flavor boats. Cutting the mozzarella and olives in half was a game-changer for texture and balance in each mouthful. The optional balsamic glaze drizzle added just the right tangy finish to make them unforgettable.