Caprese Rice Cake Snacks
A light and refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, these rice cake bites are topped with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomato, herby pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze—perfect for a quick snack or elegant appetizer.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 plain or lightly salted rice cakes
- 2 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ripe tomato, sliced
- 1 small fresh mozzarella ball, sliced
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on each rice cake.
- Layer slices of tomato and fresh mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a few drops of olive oil if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Use whole grain rice cakes for extra fiber.
- For a dairy-free option, try vegan mozzarella.
- Great as a light lunch, snack, or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice cake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caprese snack, rice cake recipe, mozzarella tomato bites, easy appetizer, vegetarian snack