Mozzarella Tomato Olive Cocktail Skewers |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Colorful appetizers, and so simple to prepare and packed with flavor! Ingredients:
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (small balls, if available) |
16 grape tomatoes |
16 kalamata olives, pitted |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes |
32 small fresh basil leaves (plus additional for garnish-optional) |
16 wooden skewers (4 -6-inch) |
Directions:
1. Cut the mozzarella into bite sized pieces. If you are lucky enough to find the small balls, keep them whole. Place in a medium bowl and stir in the tomatoes, olives, oil, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1-3 hours.
2. If basil leaves are large, cut into smaller pieces.
3. Thread the marinated cheese, tomatoes and olives onto skewers, placing the basil leaves inbetween. Place skewers on a platter; garnish with additional fresh basil. Enjoy!
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