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 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly.
2. 02
   Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
3. 03
   Start assembling the skewers by threading a cherry tomato onto a skewer.
4. 04
   Add a fresh basil leaf followed by a mozzarella ball onto the skewer.
5. 05
   Repeat the process until the skewer is filled, typically finishing with another cherry tomato.
6. 06
   Repeat the assembly process for the remaining skewers until all ingredients are used.
7. 07
   Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle them with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
8. 08
   Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers just before serving.