Fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil form vibrant festive skewers with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 24 cherry tomatoes
02 - 24 large fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
03 - 24 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
→ Pantry
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
08 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for decoration
# Directions:
01 - Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly, then pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Drain mini mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with ingredients in this order: 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, and finish with 1 mozzarella ball to create a Christmas tree shape.
04 - Place skewers on a large serving platter forming a triangular shape resembling a Christmas tree.
05 - Position rosemary sprigs at the base of the arrangement for the tree trunk and tuck additional sprigs among the skewers for a festive effect.
06 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers.
07 - Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on top and serve immediately.
