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Pesto Mozzarella Appetizer

The easiest 4 ingredient - no cooking required -appetizer that is always a hit!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Appetizer, Easy, Mozzarella, Pesto, Tomato, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz pkg Mozzarella Pearls
  • 1 8.1 oz jar Basil Pesto (I prefer Classico brand)
  • 1 dry pint Little Tomatoes
  • 1 box Toasteds crackers (or any cracker of your choice)

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients.
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  • Rinse the tomatoes (if they are not ready to eat) and pat dry.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and put in medium size bowl.
  • Gently separate each of the mozzarella pearls and add to the tomatoes.
  • Add the basil pesto and mix well.
  • Serve on Crackers of your choice (I like Toasteds!)

Notes

This mixture is pretty versatile. I have made the "dip" then added it to cooked mini bowtie pasta.... best pasta salad ever! I have also spread it over naan bread and popped it in the oven for a few and eaten it like a pizza!