Mini Caprese Bites

Ingredients

• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 10 to 14 fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut into thirds*
• 32 (4-inch) wooden skewers**
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. 1. Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, and another tomato half onto each skewer. Place skewers in a shallow serving dish.
2. 2. Whisk together oil and next 3 ingredients. Drizzle oil mixture over skewers; sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste.
3. *1 (8-oz.) package fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, may be substituted.
4. **Wooden picks may be substituted.