Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette Ingredients:

    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Caprese Skewers Ingredients:

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella (pearls, ciliegine, or cut into 1/2-inch dice)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces

large cocktail toothpicks for skewers

-Prepare vinaigrette: in a small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with a fork until thoroughly

combined.

-Thread tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves onto skewers.

-Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette.