Vibrant skewers shaped like a Christmas tree with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and rosemary.
# Components:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 24 cherry tomatoes
02 - 24 large fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
03 - 24 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
→ Pantry
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
08 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for tree trunk and decoration
# Directions:
01 - Wash and thoroughly pat dry cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
02 - Drain mini mozzarella balls and gently pat dry to remove excess moisture.
03 - On each wooden skewer, layer ingredients in this sequence to form a Christmas tree shape: one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf, one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball.
04 - Place the completed skewers on a large serving platter, arranging them in a triangular tree-like formation.
05 - Position rosemary sprigs at the base to simulate the trunk and tuck additional sprigs around the skewers for festive decoration.
06 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers.
07 - Lightly sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers. Serve immediately for best freshness.
