Lori Hamada, Edinburgh Sunday Women B3
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1½ tsp. Italian seasoning
¾ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
10 oz. grape or cherry tomatoes (1 package)
8 oz. mini mozzarella cheese balls
Fresh basil leaves
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the balsamic vinegar for about 10-15 minutes until it has reduced into more of a glaze, stirring occasionally. The volume of liquid will have reduced as well. You should be able to dip a spoon into the glaze, run your finger through the glaze along the back of the spoon, and see a solid line. Take off heat to cool slightly.
In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Assemble skewers by alternating between one cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella cheese ball, and a basil leaf.
Once all skewers are filled and assembled, brush the olive oil mixture over the top, followed by the balsamic glaze over all the skewers. Plate and serve.
