Tomato-Basil Appetizers

From Eating Well Magazine January 2006. These appetizers will go quickly. Greek olives would be delicious added to this, too!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 6  firm cherry tomatoes
• 6  small fresh mozzarella balls
• 12  fresh basil leaves
•  extra virgin olive oil (the best quality)
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 6  bamboo skewers

Directions

1. Slice each tomato in half. Thread one half of one tomato onto the skewer, cut side facing up.
2. Next thread a basil leaf, followed by one mozzarella ball, another basil leaf and a tomato half--cut side facing up.
3. Repeat process until you have 6 skewers.
4. Drizzle each skewer with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Arrange on serving platter and serve at room temperature.