Italy on a Toothpick

Not your typical "Little Italy"

Caprese Skewers
Recipe from Bake Yourself Happy
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy



Caprese Skewers

• Fresh basil leaves
• Grape tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella pearls (tiny)
• Toothpicks
• Balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

1. PIERCE a grape tomato, a mozzarella pearl, a grape tomato, and a mozzarella pearl with a toothpick.
2. CAREFULLY wrap a fresh basil leave around the tomato/mozzarella skewer.  Pierce each end of the basil leave with the toothpick.
3. DRIZZLE with balsamic vinaigrette and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.  You can marinate for much longer, but we recommend at least 30 minutes.  Enjoy!