Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Basil Skewers
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 12 skewers
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 88 calorie
- Total Fat
- 8 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Carbohydrates
- 1.5 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 0.5 grams
- Total: 1 hr 22 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 2 min
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), about 8 ounces
1 pint mixed red and yellow cherry or pear tomatoes
12 basil leaves, preferably large
Directions
- Combine the garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and olive oil in a medium glass bowl. Cover and microwave on high until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Cool. Add the bocconcini and refrigerate for at least 1 and up to 24 hours.
- Thread a yellow cherry tomato onto a skewer, wrap a bocconcini in a basil leaf and add to the skewer, then finish with a red tomato. For a dramatic presentation, use both pear and cherry tomatoes. Halve the top cherry tomato and use it as a stand for the skewer.
- Repeat with the remaining cheese and tomatoes. Save the oil for a dipping sauce and serve with a small bowl of kosher salt.