Low Sodium Caprese Bites Recipe with Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella Cheese
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Jump to RecipeThese low sodium Caprese salad bites are a fantastic make ahead appetizer – with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and a simple vinegar & oil dressing. This no-salt recipe is ready in just 5 minutes making this a easy dish to bring to a party, BBQ, or cookout!
I make this easy no salt added appetizer every time we have guests over – and it always goes fast! It’s great all year long – no matter when you’re entertaining, these no salt tomato basil skewers always hit the spot.
Looking for more low sodium appetizers? Try our low sodium nachos, our easy low sodium cowboy caviar recipe, and our refreshing low sodium Thai noodle salad!
I had some friends over this weekend for a movie night and whipped up a batch of these delicious salad bites before everyone got to the house. And not a single person noticed they were low sodium! Everyone loves them, they are fancy, and these little vegetarian skewers always go fast.
Not only are these caprese skewers delicious – they are absolutely perfect finger food for guests. Everyone can grab a few of their own skewers, and join the party. Just 1 tomato, a basil leaf, and 1 fresh mozzarella ball are the perfect bite!
These Low Sodium Caprese Salad Bites Are
- Bright
- Fresh
- Herby
- Tangy
- Easy to Prep
- Great to Make Ahead
- Salt Free!
- Vegetarian & Gluten Free
Tasty Low Sodium Cheese
I love this recipe, which does have cheese as a main ingredient. While a lot of cheeses can be high in sodium, there are a few options which can fit into a low sodium diet when eaten in moderation. Here are a few of my favorite cheese options.
- Fresh Mozzarella – I get fresh mozzarella packed in water, which can be lower in sodium than other cheeses. For example, this fresh mozzarella has just 40mg of sodium per serving. I love it on low sodium low sodium pizza, these caprese salad bites, and tossed with pasta and my salt free tomato sauce.
- Ricotta Cheese – I love enjoying a low salt ricotta with lasagnas, pasta bakes, or just spread on toast with a drizzle of honey and fruit. This ricotta has just 50mg of sodium for a ¼ cup serving! You can even make your own ricotta (all you need is milk, vinegar, and cheesecloth), by following my low sodium ricotta cheese recipe.
- Goat Cheese – creamy, tangy, and savory, goat cheese is fantastic spread on crackers and topped with jam or fruit. This goat cheese has 80mg of sodium per serving.
- Swiss Cheese – many block and shredded Swiss cheese varieties are lower in sodium than other cheeses! I found a store by me that has shredded Swiss at 40mg per 1/4 cup serving.
- If you have other favorite low sodium cheeses, let us know in the comments below!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cherry Tomatoes – which are the perfect size on these toothpicks!
- Fresh Basil – I love buying a big package of fresh basil, and using the extra leaves to make my favorite low sodium pesto recipe!
- Fresh Mozzarella – While mozzarella cheese can contain some sodium, I found that fresh mozzarella balls packed in water typically have less sodium overall. I used fresh mozzarella which has just 40mg of sodium per serving (which is about 3 or 4 mozzarella balls). Always check the labels at your store – but I’d recommend starting with mozzarella cheese packed in water.
- Aged Balsamic Vinegar: I use aged balsamic vinegar because it has a really great flavor and a nice consistency for this recipe!
- Really Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh ground black pepper
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: Take a toothpick and skewer a tomato, a basil leaf, and the mozzarella on the bottom (so the mozzarella can marinate).
Step 2: Place the mini skewers in a dish with at least a 1-inch lip. Repeat until all the tomatoes/cheese are finished.
Step 3: Pour the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the skewers, and add fresh black pepper.
Step 4: Serve immediately, or make up to 24 hours ahead of time.
An Easy Low Sodium Holiday Appetizer
Whether you are cooking an low sodium or low salt appetizer for yourself or for loved ones, this no salt added caprese snacks recipe is a major crowd pleaser! I serve this all the time to guests who don’t even realize it’s low in sodium and has no salt added.
These bites are easy to make ahead of time, take between 5 and 10 minutes to prepare, and require no cooking. Let us know in the comments if you make these, and browse the rest of our low sodium holiday recipes and low sodium appetizers here!
More Low Sodium Appetizers You’ll Love!
- Low Sodium Salsa Recipe (No Salt Added!)
- Low Sodium Cornbread
- No Salt Added Guacamole Dip Recipe
- Low Sodium Pizza Sauce
- Low Sodium Hummus Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Low Sodium Caprese Salad Bites
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls packed in water
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces fresh basil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash your tomatoes, drain the mozzarella, and pick the basil leaves from the stem.
- Take a toothpick and skewer a tomato, a basil leaf, and the mozzarella on the bottom (so the mozzarella can marinate).
- Place the mini skewers in a dish with at least a 1-inch lip. Repeat until all the tomatoes/cheese are finished.
- Pour the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the skewers, and add fresh cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately, or make up to 24 hours ahead of time.
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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