One-Bite Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers

This wonderful recipe is one of my Big Bear’s favorite from my friend Beth Sollars, If you are having guests for the holidays, these skewers are perfect for entertaining and keeping your family and friends happy while watching the football game and waiting for that delicious Thanksgiving meal.  So! – check out this recipe and then tell me something special about your holiday in the comments! Do you have a favorite side dish to share?

Who doesn’t love the taste of tomato and fresh mozzarella salad?  Well, I’m sure there is someone out there.  But for the rest of the world, here is a simple and impressive way to serve this delicious appetizer at your next gathering.

Mix together your favorite Italian marinade, or try this:

3 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 smashed clove of garlic

Thread onto a regular toothpick in this order:

1 bite-size piece of fresh “buffalo” mozzarella
1 piece of fresh basil
1 whole pitted black or kalamata olive
1 piece of fresh basil
1 small cherry tomato to cover the point of toothpick

Lay the skewers on a serving platter and distribute the marinade evenly over the top. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving. These are excellent, and everyone will think you are so inventive!

Note – you can omit the olive in half of the skewers for those non-olive eaters.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!