Colorful skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic for festive flair.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 20 red cherry tomatoes
02 - 20 green grape tomatoes (or green cherry tomatoes)
03 - 20 fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
04 - 20 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
07 - Sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves. Pat the mozzarella balls dry with paper towels.
02 - Thread one red cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, one green grape tomato, and one basil leaf onto each skewer; alternate order for variety if desired.
03 - Place the assembled skewers on a large serving platter, forming a Christmas tree shape by stacking rows upward in a triangle.
04 - Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the skewers and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze for additional flavor and shine.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
