Seed Oil Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Skewers
These little skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Each one layers a juicy cherry tomato, a folded fresh basil leaf, and a creamy cube of mozzarella — then the whole platter gets a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze that ties everything together beautifully. For anyone keeping a close eye on industrially processed cooking fats, this recipe is a natural fit — the only fat here is real extra-virgin olive oil, exactly the kind of clean, single-ingredient choice that makes a difference. There's no hidden canola, soybean, or sunflower oil lurking in a marinade or store-bought dressing, just honest ingredients you can actually recognize. Assembly is straightforward and almost meditative — thread, arrange, drizzle, season, done. The flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper at the finish add just enough contrast to make the flavors pop without overcomplicating things. Bring these to a gathering and watch them vanish.
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8 servings
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 24 bite-sized cubes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Fold each basil leaf in half lengthwise so it forms a compact bundle, then thread one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella cube onto each small skewer or toothpick, in that order. Repeat with the remaining 23 skewers.
- 2
Arrange the finished skewers in a single layer on a serving platter.
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