Ingredients:

  • 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz (225g) mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 12 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp (3g) flaky sea salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15g) honey

Instructions:

  1. Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced by half and reaches a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Lay out basil leaves, tomatoes, and mozzarella in separate piles. Thread one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each bamboo skewer, pushing ingredients firmly together.
  3. Place the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Lightly brush or toss them with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction in a zig-zag motion across the top of the skewers.