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Bite-Sized Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful bite-sized skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil perfect for gatherings or as a light snack.


Ingredients

  • 12 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 12 Mini Mozzarella Balls
  • 12 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 12 Toothpicks or Mini Skewers
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.5 Balsamic Glaze
  • Pinch Sea Salt
  • Pinch Cracked Black Pepper


Instructions

  1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Drain the mozzarella balls thoroughly.
  2. Take a toothpick or mini skewer and thread one cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf (folded if necessary), then a mozzarella ball. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  3. Arrange the assembled skewers on a platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper if desired.
  4. Serve fresh or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Experiment with different types of cherry tomatoes or mozzarella for unique flavors. Consider arranging skewers in a vase for presentation.