Vibrant skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a festive tree shape for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 24 cherry tomatoes
02 - 24 fresh large 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
02 - Drain the mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry.
03 - Thread onto each wooden skewer in order: 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball to form a Christmas tree shape.
04 - Place the skewers on a large serving platter arranged in a triangular shape resembling a tree.
05 - Position fresh rosemary sprigs at the base to mimic the tree trunk and tuck a few among the skewers for festive decoration.
06 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers.
07 - Sprinkle the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers. Serve immediately.
