Mediterranean Grilled Mozzarella Skewers
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Spanish sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 12 fresh mozzarella ciliegine (cherry-sized) balls (⅓ ounce each)
- 12 seedless red grapes
- 12 pitted kalamata olives
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 large caperberries
- 6 (8-inch) to 12 (6-inch) skewers
Instructions:
You will surely impress your guests with these Mediterranean Grilled Mozzarella Skewers.
- In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, pepper flakes, and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients; toss well to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.
- Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium.
- For 8-inch skewers, thread 1 mozzarella ball, 1 grape, 1 olive, 1 tomato, and 1 caperberry on each skewer; repeat so you have two of each item on each skewer. For 6-inch skewers, thread 1 of each item, in the same order.
- Grill the skewers on all sides for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese is soft and the skewers are thoroughly heated. Serve the skewers as a tapa or side to grilled meat.