Refreshing Italian Caprese Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls drained
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves washed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly.
2. 2 Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
3. 3 Start assembling the skewers by threading a cherry tomato onto a skewer.
4. 4 Add a fresh basil leaf followed by a mozzarella ball onto the skewer.
5. 5 Repeat the process until the skewer is filled, typically finishing with another cherry tomato.
6. 6 Repeat the assembly process for the remaining skewers until all ingredients are used.
7. 7 Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle them with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
8. 8 Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers just before serving.