Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp coarsely black pepper
  • 2 cartons (8 oz. each) mini fresh mozzarella balls, drained
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 12 slices French bread baguette, cut into quarters
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450. Combine salad dressing, basil, chives and pepper. Add cheese balls and tomatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours to let flavors blend.

  2. Toss baguette pieces with oil and salt; arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 4-5 minutes. Cool completely. Just before serving, add toasted bread to cheese mixture; toss to combine. Thread tomatoes, cheese and bread on skewers for serving.

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