Colorful cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on skewers arranged as a festive holiday centerpiece.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 20 red cherry tomatoes
02 - 20 green grape tomatoes
03 - 20 fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
04 - 20 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
07 - Sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. Pat the mini mozzarella balls dry using paper towels.
02 - Thread one red cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, one green grape tomato, and one basil leaf onto each skewer. Optionally alternate the order for visual appeal.
03 - Place the completed skewers on a large serving platter or board, arranging them from the bottom upward to form a Christmas tree shape.
04 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the skewers. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Optionally drizzle the skewers with balsamic glaze for enhanced flavor and festive presentation.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.
