MOZZARELLA TOMATO OLIVE COCKTAIL SKEWERS

Mozzarella Tomato Olive Cocktail Skewers image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 16 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

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.
If basil leaves are large, cut into smaller pieces.
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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 102.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8