ITALIAN ANTIPASTO KABOBS

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Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 cubes (1/2 inch each) mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz)
20 small pitted ripe olives or mushrooms
10 cherry or grape tomatoes, each cut in half
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

1. In medium nonmetal bowl or resealable food storage plastic bag, mix sugar, salt, garlic, vinegar, oil and mustard. Add cheese, tomatoes and olives or mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate. 2. With slotted spoon or tongs, remove cheese, tomatoes and olives from marinade. On each of 20 decorative toothpicks or bamboo skewers, alternate cheese, tomatoes, olives and basil. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.