Festive skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and rosemary shaped like Christmas trees.
# 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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly, then pat dry.
02 - Drain mozzarella balls and gently pat dry to remove excess moisture.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer in order: 1 cherry tomato, 1 folded basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, and 1 mozzarella ball to create a Christmas tree shape.
04 - Place skewers on a large platter arranged in a triangular formation. Position rosemary sprigs at the base to mimic the trunk and tuck additional sprigs amid the skewers for festive accents.
05 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the assembled skewers. Evenly sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
