Festive skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil shaped like a Christmas tree for vibrant holiday bites.
# What You Need:
→ 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 trunk and decoration
# How To Make It:
01 - Thoroughly wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves to ensure freshness and dryness prevent sogginess.
02 - Drain excess liquid from the mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry to avoid moisture on skewers.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer in this order to form a Christmas tree shape: one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf, one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball.
04 - Place assembled skewers on a large platter arranged in a triangular, tree-like shape. Position rosemary sprigs at the base to emulate a trunk and tuck additional sprigs among the skewers for festive detail.
05 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
