Vibrant cherry tomato, mozzarella, and basil skewers arranged in a festive tree shape with rosemary accents.
# Components:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 24 cherry tomatoes
02 - 24 large fresh 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
# Method:
01 - Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
02 - Drain the mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry.
03 - On each wooden skewer, thread 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, and 1 mozzarella ball to resemble a Christmas tree shape.
04 - Arrange skewers on a large serving platter in a triangular shape. Place rosemary sprigs at the base to simulate the tree trunk and tuck additional sprigs among skewers.
05 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the skewers. Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly.
06 - Serve immediately as a festive appetizer.
