Fresh Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil make a traditional Italian salad, which becomes a wonderful appetizer here. While assembling the skewers, keep a damp paper towel by your side to wipe your fingers after assembling each one; this will keep each skewer clean as you go.
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 (1/4 to 1/2 inch) cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried basil or 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves, julienned
crushed red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 grape tomatoes, cut in half crosswise
Toss mozzarella with oil, basil, and a pinch or two of pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and stir gently to coat. Assemble skewers - alternate between 2 tomato halves and mozzarella cubes.
Serve at room temperature.
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