Colorful skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil stacked as a festive holiday centerpiece.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 20 red cherry tomatoes
02 - 20 green grape 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
# Method:
01 - Rinse and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves. Pat the mozzarella balls dry with paper towels.
02 - On each skewer, thread one red cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, one green grape tomato, and one basil leaf, alternating order for visual interest if desired.
03 - Place the completed skewers on a large platter, stacking rows upwards to form a Christmas tree shape.
04 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the skewers, then sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Drizzle balsamic glaze atop the skewers for flavor and festive appearance.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours prior to serving.
