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

• 1 (9 ounce) cheese filled tortellini
• 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• mozzarella cheese, balls fresh and small
• 60 (6 inch) wooden skewers
• basil vinaigrette
• 1⁄2 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons 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.