Ingredients:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
1 Avocado from Mexico halved, pitted, meat scooped out and each half cut into thirds, then each third sliced horizontally into 5 or 6 pieces
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes halved
8 ounces baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini size), sliced into 3 pieces
16 bamboo skewers (6-inches long)
*serves 16
Directions:
To make the vinaigrette:
1. In a small glass jar, combine vinegar and oils, sprinkle in salt.
2. Shake well before using.
To assemble the skewers:
1. Insert the top of a mozzarella ball, followed by a slice of avocado, half of a tomato, an avocado slice, the other tomato half (upside down if possible), followed by another slice of avocado and a slice of a mozzarella ball.
2. Repeat with all skewers and place all the completed skewers on a platter.
3. Shake the vinaigrette and pour into a bowl. Serve along with the assembled skewers for dipping. |