Caprese Salad Skewers

A quick and convenient way to serve fresh, delicious caprese salad to large groups or as an appetizer. These skewers highlight high-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Ingredients:

• 24 fresh basil leaves
• 12 fresh mozzarella rounds, cut into halves OR 24 mini mozzarella balls
• 12 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
• 200ml Denissimo Balsamic Vinegar
• 200ml Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Denissimo 12-year aged balsamic is used here because it is thicker than a traditional balsamic, due to an air-evaporation process that condenses the balsamic without disrupting the bio-active cultures in the vinegar (unlike reductions, which involve a secondary cooking process). You can use Traditional 18-year balsamic for this recipe instead, if you reduce it in a small cookpan and allow it to cool prior to drizzling.

Method:

Pierce one cherry tomato half onto each skewer, followed by a basil leaf and one slice or ball of mozzarella cheese. Repeat, making two layers of tomato, basil, and cheese on each skewer.

Lay the skewers on a plate and drizzle with equal parts balsamic and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving. Enjoy!