Mozzarella And Grape Skewers Food

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN AND GRAPE SKEWERS

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, fresh minced
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, crushed
1 tablespoon oregano, fresh minced
1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 lb. wt. chicken breast, boneless and skinless
1 3/4 cups California green seedless grapes, picked from stem and rinsed
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

In small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, oregano, rosemary and lemon zest. Whisk together marinade. Cut chicken into 3/4 inch cubes. Alternate chicken and grapes and thread onto 12 skewers. Place skewers into a baking dish or pan large enough to hold them. Pour marinade over skewers, coating each one. Marinate for 4-24 hours. Remove skewers from marinade and let excess oil drip off. Season with salt. Grill on barbecue until chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Arrange on serving platter and drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutritional Stats: Calories 299; Protein 27g; Fat 15g; Calories from Fat 52%; Carbohydrate 14g; Cholesterol 66mg; Fiber 1g; Sodium 370mg.

MOZZARELLA TOMATO OLIVE COCKTAIL SKEWERS

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Make and share this Mozzarella Tomato Olive Cocktail Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 16 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (small balls, if available)
16 grape tomatoes
16 kalamata olives, pitted
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
32 small fresh basil leaves (plus additional for garnish-optional)
16 wooden skewers (4"-6-inch)

Steps:

Cut the mozzarella into bite sized pieces. If you are lucky enough to find the small balls, keep them whole. Place in a medium bowl and stir in the tomatoes, olives, oil, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1-3 hours.
If basil leaves are large, cut into smaller pieces.
Thread the marinated cheese, tomatoes and olives onto skewers, placing the basil leaves inbetween. Place skewers on a platter; garnish with additional fresh basil. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 102.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8

CAPRESE APPETIZER

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Caprese salad skewers. Perfect for holiday parties.

Provided by Jessi

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

20 grape tomatoes
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
20 toothpicks

Steps:

Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated. Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHEESE & CHORIZO OR PROSCIUTTO SKEWERS

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Enjoy brochettes two ways with manchego and chorizo or prosciutto, mozzarella and basil - ideal for a picnic. For young kids, simply slide them off the stick

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories Canapes, Side dish, Snack

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

150g manchego
12 slices chorizo
6 red grapes , halved
12 mini mozzarella balls
12 small basil leaves (optional)
6 slices prosciutto , halved

Steps:

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the manchego into 12 cubes or oblongs. Fold a slice of chorizo around each piece of cheese and push a cocktail stick through the middle to secure it. Push half a grape on to one side, then transfer skewers to a baking tray and cook for 5 mins. Cool.
Wrap each mozzarella ball in basil, top with half a slice of prosciutto and push a skewer through. To serve young children, slide everything off the skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium