Description
A simple and elegant appetizer featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves threaded onto skewers and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 16 to 18 (4-inch) wooden skewers
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 (12-ounce) container miniature cherry-sized fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (about 36 leaves)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Assemble Skewers: Thread 1 cherry tomato, 1 fresh basil leaf, 1 miniature mozzarella ball, another fresh basil leaf, and 1 more tomato onto each wooden skewer, creating a balanced and colorful combination.
- Arrange on Platter: Lay the completed skewers neatly on a serving platter, ready for seasoning and serving.
- Season and Serve: Lightly drizzle the skewers with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Finish by sprinkling kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make skewers shortly before serving to keep basil leaves fresh.
- Balsamic glaze can be store-bought or homemade by reducing balsamic vinegar until syrupy.
- For a sweeter flavor, use cherry tomatoes instead of grape tomatoes.
- Keep skewers refrigerated if preparing ahead of time, but add oil and glaze just before serving to prevent sogginess.
