These skewers make nice appetizers for a summer barbecue or potluck. You can also skip the grilling and serve them at room temperature.
Ingredients
12 bamboo skewers
12 ounces salami, cut into 1-inch cubes
12 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
24 cherry tomatoes
24 basil leaves
Olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
On each skewer, thread a cube of salami, a cube of mozzarella, and a basil-wrapped cherry tomato. Repeat with additional salami, mozzarella, tomato, and basil.
Place the skewers on a baking sheet. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat about 1 minute or until just warm. (If grilling, place them on the grill over low heat, or as the coals are burning down, for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once.) Watch skewers carefully so that the cheese softens a little but does not melt.
Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with cracked pepper. Serve warm.
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
source: Recipes from the Road