Caprese Kabobs with Balsamic Vinaigrette

(from Lisalouisville’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • fresh mozzarella cheese balls (found in deli section)
  • small fresh basil leaves (or large ones folded or torn)
  • red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes
  • for the balsamic vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 T. snipped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. On small wooden skewers or picks, thread on one each of the mozzarella cheese balls, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes. Place kabobs in a single layer on a serving dish.

  2. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over kabobs. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally to coat with vinaigrette. Take out of refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

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