Best Tomato Berry Skewers Recipes

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MARINATED GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES SKEWERS



Marinated Grilled Cherry Tomatoes Skewers image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped and made into garlic paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
24 cherry tomatoes
8 to 10 wooden (6-inch) skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic paste and thyme in a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and toss to coat. Let tomatoes sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Heat the grill to high.
  • Remove the tomatoes from the marinade and skewer 4 per skewer, depending on the size of the tomatoes). Season on both sides with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and garnish with chives.

CAPRESE SALAD KABOBS



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Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 12 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 grape tomatoes
12 cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls
24 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • On each of 12 appetizer skewers, alternately thread 2 tomatoes, 1 cheese ball and 2 basil leaves. Whisk olive oil and vinegar; drizzle over kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOZZARELLA, CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL SKEWERS



Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Basil Skewers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint mixed red and yellow cherry or pear tomatoes
12 basil leaves, preferably large
Twelve 6-inch wooden skewers
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), about 8 ounces

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and olive oil in a medium glass bowl. Cover and microwave on high until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Cool. Add the bocconcini and refrigerate for at least 1 and up to 24 hours. Thread a yellow cherry tomato onto a skewer, wrap a bocconcini in a basil leaf and add to the skewer, then finish with a red tomato. For a dramatic presentation, use both pear and cherry tomatoes. Halve the top cherry tomato and use it as a stand for the skewer. Repeat with the remaining cheese and tomatoes. Save the oil for a dipping sauce and serve with a small bowl of kosher salt.

EASY SNACK SKEWERS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 rounds thick-cut salami
8 jarred roasted red peppers, cut into twenty-four 1-inch ribbons
24 cheese tortellini
12 mini mozzarella balls
12 cherry or grape tomatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh parsley, torn
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the skewers: Slide a salami round on the end of a 6-inch wooden skewer. Follow with a roasted red pepper ribbon, folded back on top of itself. Top with a cheese tortellini. Repeat, then finish with a mozzarella ball and tomato at the pointy end of the skewer. (Each skewer gets 2 salami rounds, 2 pepper ribbons, 2 tortellini, 1 mozzarella ball and 1 tomato). Repeat with the remaining skewers.
  • For the creamy Italian dip: Whisk together the mayo, buttermilk, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic and some salt and pepper in a bowl and serve with the skewers.

WATERMELON-TOMATO SKEWER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small seedless watermelon
4 cherry tomatoes
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 tiny baby basil leaves
8 bamboo skewers
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cut top and bottom off the watermelon to level it. Sit it upright and cut away the rind. Cut into 1-inch cubes, reserve.
  • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Have a small bowl of ice water on the side. Carefully drop the cherry tomatoes into the water. Allow to cook for 10 seconds. Put in the ice water. Carefully peel away the skin and cut into halves (note: the tomatoes do not have to be peeled.)
  • Whisk together the vinegar and oil.
  • Place a tomato half on top of each watermelon cube with the flat side facing up. Poke a bamboo skewer through the top all the way down to secure the 2 items. Line up the skewers on a serving tray.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the skewered tomato and watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and place a micro basil leaf on top. Serve.

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