Save Festive and colorful skewers featuring cherry tomatoes and olives that resemble Christmas lights—perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
This recipe brings a cheerful touch to any celebration and is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes: 16 mixed red, yellow, and orange for color
- Green olives: 16 pitted
- Black olives: 16 pitted
- Fresh basil leaves: 1 small bunch
- Mozzarella balls (optional): 80 g bocconcini or ciliegine, drained
- Pretzel sticks or wooden cocktail skewers: 16 small
- Extra-virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Balsamic glaze (optional): 1 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Step 2:
- If using mozzarella balls, pat them dry.
- Step 3:
- On each skewer or pretzel stick, thread one olive (green or black), one cherry tomato, and one mozzarella ball, alternating colors to mimic Christmas lights.
- Step 4:
- Tuck a fresh basil leaf between the tomato and the cheese for added color and flavor.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the finished skewers on a serving platter.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze, if using.
- Step 7:
- Finish with a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.
Save This recipe always brightens up our family gatherings and is a big hit with kids and adults alike.
Notes
Add a small piece of red or yellow bell pepper for additional color
Wine Pairing
Serve with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling wine
Allergen Information
Contains dairy if using mozzarella. Pretzel sticks may contain gluten use gluten-free skewers for a gluten-free version
Save These skewers make a simple yet festive appetizer that you can prepare ahead of time and enjoy on the holiday table.