Tortellini Caprese Bites

Submitted by CIndytc

"I made this for Christmas Eve. I got the recipe out of Southern Living December 2011 magazine!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 255.14 g cheese filled tortellini
• 709.77 ml grape tomatoes, halved
• 0 mozzarella cheese, balls fresh and small
• 60 (360 inch) wooden skewers
• basil vinaigrette
• 118.29 ml white balsamic vinegar
• 4.92 ml salt
• 157.80 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 88.74 ml fresh basil, chopped

directions

1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
2. Thread 1 tomato half, I cheese all, another tomato half, and 1 tortellini onto each skewer. Place skewers in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
3. Whisk together vinegar and salt. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in basil and ground pepper to taste.
4. Pour vinaigrette over skewers, turning to coat.
5. Cover and chill 2 hours.
6. Transfer skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Discard any remaining vinaigrette.