Description
A selection of gourmet appetizers for elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 cup of mixed olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is slightly melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves onto skewers.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Serve prosciutto and olives on a separate platter.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for better flavor.
- Variations can include adding roasted peppers or artichokes.
- Consider using flavored balsamic for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking and assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: appetizers, gourmet, Italian, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto