Fresh Caprese Skewers – Easy No-Cook Appetizer for Holiday...

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ pint cherry tomatoes
• • 12 ⅞ oz fresh mozzarella pearls
• • 1 ⅞ bunch fresh basil leaves
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp balsamic glaze
• • ⅞ tsp coarse sea salt
• • ⅞ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• • Optional: 4 oz prosciutto slices (for variation)
• • Optional: ½ cup Kalamata olives

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash cherry tomatoes and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

2. 2

   Trim basil leaves from stems and gently bruise leaves with fingertips to release aroma.

3. 3

   Thread 1 cherry tomato, 1 mozzarella pearl, and 1 basil leaf onto each skewer in alternating pattern.

4. 4

   Drizzle assembled skewers with olive oil and balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

5. 5

   Arrange skewers on rustic wooden board with remaining tomatoes, basil, and optional prosciutto/olives for garnish.