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A Perfect Summer Bite: Caprese Skewers

Thu, 09/04/2008 - 2:00am by partysugar
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A delightful alternative to the classic caprese salad, these skewers are bite-sized pieces of heaven. The recipe couldn't be easier, and the simplicity highlights the pure flavor of ripe tomatoes and fresh cheese. To make these easy appetizers, I tossed pieces of bocconcini, or mozzarella balls, with homemade pesto. The next time I make them, I want to use longer, fancy toothpicks. To get the recipe to this delicious dish, read more.

Caprese Skewers
Original Recipe by PartySugar
Caprese Skewers

Ingredients

For pesto:
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed from stems
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
3/4-1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
For skewers
1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes
1 pint fresh mozzarella, chopped into small 1-inch cubes
Toothpicks, for serving

Directions

  1. Make the pesto: Combine the first four ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process to combine. With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream.
  2. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, adjust the pesto to your liking.
  3. In a large bowl toss 1/2 cup of the pesto with the cheese.
  4. Depending on the size of your toothpicks, skewer one cherry tomato and one piece of pesto-coated cheese. Repeat until all of the tomatoes and cheese is used. Chill or serve immediately.

Serves 10.


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5 Comments Add a Comment

  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    1

    that is DEFINITELY up my alley! i love caprese salads and by changing the form of it - that's one of the smartest ideas ever. besides - having a nice warm tomato - mmmmm that's just making my stomach growl more and it's only 9.20am!

    12 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • tweet hotpants's picture
    tweet hotpants
    4

    mmmmm....i'm going to save this recipe...i still need a food processor! hopefully i'll get one for christmas....Smiling

    12 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment

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