MOZZARELLA BITES

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Cherry and grape tomatoes are the most flavourful winter choices. If you can't find a round of rich, creamy buffalo mozzarella, substitute bocconcini balls cut in quarters. From Food and Drink.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces buffalo mozzarella
24 small cherry tomatoes
24 basil leaves
24 (5 inch) bamboo skewers
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar in a small bowl with oil, pepper and salt.
  • Cut cheese in twenty-four 1/2 inch cubes. To assemble, slide a tomato onto a skewer, followed by a basil leaf, folded in half, and a cheese cube.
  • Repeat with remaining skewers.
  • Arrange on a serving platter and brush or sprinkle with vinaigrette.
  • Cover and let sit at room temperature up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 172.6, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.4

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