Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella Stick
10min
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3
134
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Chef's Note
To make these truly grab-and-go, assemble them directly in a portable container. If packing them for later, keep the balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small separate container and drizzle right before eating to keep the basil from wilting!
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Ingredients
12 whole cherry tomatoes
3 pieces mozzarella string cheese
12 whole fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash 12 cherry tomatoes and 12 fresh basil leaves, then pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Unwrap 3 mozzarella string cheese sticks and slice each stick crosswise into 4 equal rounds to make 12 cheese pieces total.
- 3
Fold one fresh basil leaf in half.
- 4
Thread one cherry tomato, the folded basil leaf, and one piece of mozzarella string cheese onto a toothpick. Repeat this process to assemble 12 individual skewers.
- 5
Arrange the completed skewers on a serving plate.
- 6
Drizzle 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar evenly over the skewers.
- 7
Season the skewers by sprinkling 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano over the top before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
134
7.3g
4g
10.7g
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