The combination of fresh mozzarella and summer cherry tomatoes rolled in pesto makes a great appetizer when entertaining guests!
Ingredients:
For kabobs (makes 4 kabobs):
– 12 small balls of fresh mozzarella
– 12 cherry tomatoes
– fresh basil leaves
– 4 wooden skewers
For pesto:
– 2 cups fresh basil
– 1 clove garlic, peel removed
– 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
– 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. olive oil
– 1/2 tsp. salt- plus more to taste
Directions:
Combine all pesto ingredients, except oil, in a food processor. Turn on food processor, slowly add oil, until a paste forms; add more oil if thinner consistency desired.
Lay out tomatoes, mozzarella, wooden skewers, and kabob sticks on a table.
Arrange tomatoes and cheese in a creative design.
Place a big spoonful of pesto on a cutting board.
Roll the tomato and mozzarella kabob in pesto so that it is coated in green!
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