Pin Recipe Festive, fresh, and vibrant skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, styled in a charming Christmas tree shape — the perfect holiday appetizer.
This recipe adds a joyful touch to our holiday parties and is always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes: 24 cherry tomatoes
- Basil Leaves: 24 fresh basil leaves, large
- Mozzarella Balls: 24 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic Glaze: 1 tablespoon
- Sea Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs: for the tree trunk and decoration
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Step 2:
- Drain the mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry.
- Step 3:
- On each wooden skewer, thread ingredients in the following order to mimic a tree: 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), 1 mozzarella ball, 1 basil leaf, 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball.
- Step 4:
- Arrange the skewers on a large platter in a triangular (tree) shape.
- Step 5:
- Place rosemary sprigs at the base to resemble the tree trunk and tuck a few extra sprigs among the skewers for a festive look.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the skewers.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper Serve immediately.
Pin Recipe Our family enjoys assembling these skewers together as part of our holiday traditions.
Notes
For added color, use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes Swap balsamic glaze for pesto if desired To make ahead, assemble skewers and refrigerate (without dressing) add oil and glaze just before serving Pair with a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio
Required Tools
Wooden skewers (6 8 inches) Large serving platter Small bowl for olive oil and glaze
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (mozzarella) Gluten-free Always double-check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Pin Recipe These skewers are a quick and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.