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.
Original Recipe by PartySugar
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
- 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.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste, adjust the pesto to your liking.
- In a large bowl toss 1/2 cup of the pesto with the cheese.
- 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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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!