Ingredients:

  • 1 pint (250g) cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz (225g) mini mozzarella pearls
  • 20 whole fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) maple syrup
  • 1 pinch (0.5g) sea salt
  • 1 pinch (0.5g) cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss gently.
  2. Combine balsamic vinegar and sweetener in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and becomes syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. Fold each basil leaf in half or thirds. Slide a cherry tomato onto a toothpick, followed by the folded basil leaf, and finish with a mozzarella pearl.
  4. Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze in a zigzag motion across the top just before serving.