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You are here: Home / Blog / Peach, Basil, Mozzarella Bites

Peach, Basil, Mozzarella Bites

July 21, 2016 by Marisa Moore

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This fresh peach appetizer will be your new favorite summer bite. You only need 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to take these to the table or the pool!

Fresh Peach Appetizer - Peach Basil Mozzarella Bites

This fresh peach appetizer celebrates summer in a sweet and savory way. My Peach, Basil, Mozzarella Bites are so easy to make, you might just make them every day until September. Seriously.

This month’s recipe redux challenge was to showcase the summer’s bounty. Being who I am, my first thought was … what can I make with peaches? Or maybe blueberries? Wait how about tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, or zucchini… geez. So many choices!

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I’ve been traveling every week since June 15th and haven’t had much time to spend in the kitchen. I have an abundance of basil growing in the garden and my peach buying habits teeter on the brink of hoarding. I took the easy way out with a simple and healthy appetizer.

I landed on a recipe that doesn’t require cooking because… well it’s Atlanta. It’s hot! And in July, Georgia peaches are so succulently perfect that it would be a crime not to feature them. I love to get my peaches at my neighborhood farmers market from the Pearson Farms peach stand. They are perfect. No kidding. With only a few weeks of peach perfection to go, I had to use them in a recipe.

Fresh Peaches - Pearson Farms

These peaches need very little improvement but basil is always a tasty addition and a sprinkle of salt and heat help to balance the sweetness. The mozzarella adds a little protein for satiety. That means more time chilling out versus going back and forth to the kitchen for snacks.

 

Peach Basil Mozzarella Bites

Yes. There’s an empty plate in the background because we I may or may not have eaten all of them. Oh well…

I used the leftover peaches in a Shrimp, Avocado, Peach Salad that really needs no recipe but maybe I’ll share it here next week because it makes for an easy lunch.

Fresh Peach Appetizer - Peach Basil Mozzarella Bites
Print Recipe

Peach, Basil, Mozzarella Bites

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bites
Author: Marisa Moore, RDN

Ingredients

  • 2 small ripe peaches pitted and sliced
  • 8 small fresh mini mozzarella balls sliced in half
  • 16 small-medium sized fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil the best you have
  • red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 16 toothpicks - obviously not an ingredient but you'll need these! I know

Instructions

  • Cut the peach slices into 2-3 chunks each.
  • Skewer the peaches, mozzarella and a basil leaf to each toothpick. I used 2 peach chunks to one mozzarella half and one basil leaf. This is a general guideline. Stack them to suit your palate.
  • Place the bites onto a serving platter. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt and optional red pepper flakes to taste.

This recipe was inspired by the many Peach Caprese Salads out there like this one from Real Simple. This version makes a quick and easy snack or appetizer for your next party or pool lounging session. Add a balsamic drizzle for extra flavor and flair.

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Fresh Peach Appetizer - Peach Basil Mozzarella Bites

Check out these other ways to make the most of summer’s bounty from fellow Recipe Reduxers! (After note: I missed the part of the challenge that said to turn summer produce into shapes until I started seeing other posts. These peach chunks could pass for imperfect triangles, right? Life.)

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Blog, Non-Recipes, Recipe ReDux, Recipes, Seasonal

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Comments

  1. Lauren Harris-Pincus

    July 21, 2016 at 7:56 am

    I love little bites and these sound sooo good!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 22, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Me too! Something about a little bite – just seems more enjoyable!

      Reply
  2. Serena Ball

    July 21, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Brilliant. I’d eat the whole plate too! Just shared on the ReDux FB page. (:

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 22, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Yeah… kinda became breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Farrah

    July 21, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    I need to go get some peaches! <3 This looks so tasty!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 22, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Yes. Do it!

      Reply
  4. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

    July 22, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    I love these- summertime dining perfection! Thanks for clarifying about the toothpicks, lol 🙂

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 22, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Haha! I added the toothpicks to the list because just as I was about to make these, I realized I didn’t have any. Wanted to save y’all the extra trip to the store! LOL

      Reply
  5. Courtney

    July 22, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Ooh, I love the looks of these! So cute and simple and delicious!

    Reply
  6. Dianna | Chard in Charge

    July 23, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I love this for a snack idea! We usually eat peaches from our tree with basil and a hone drizzle for dessert this time of year, but love the addition of mozzarella for a sweet and salty snack.

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 23, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      That sounds like a good combo too. I often add balsamic vinegar but the slight fruitiness of the EVOO with the salt and red pepper flakes really works with this one.

      Reply
  7. Kelly Sloan

    July 23, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Love how simple and delicious this recipe is. What a great combo!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 23, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  8. Julie Harrington

    July 24, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Your pictures are amazing!! I just recently tried the mozz/peach combo in one of my cooking classes. love it!

    Reply

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Marisa Moore

Hi! I'm Marisa, a registered dietitian nutritionist living in Atlanta, GA. I use this blog to share (mostly) vegetarian recipes, credible nutrition information and a peek into my Southern roots and travels!
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