Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (7.0-ounce) container ciliegine or bocconcini fresh mozzarella, drained well
  • 1/2 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Instruction

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking. 
  • Thread tomatoes and bread onto six 8-inch skewers, alternating as you go, and then thread cheese separately onto 2 or 3 additional skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before assembling.)
  • Combine oil and basil in a blender and purée, scraping down the sides often, until somewhat smooth. 
  • Brush skewers all over with some of the basil oil, saving any remaining for another use. 
  • Grill tomatoes and bread, flipping halfway through, until just charred in parts and hot throughout, about 5 minutes total. 
  • During the last minute, grill cheese just until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Transfer skewers to a platter and serve warm.