Prosciutto-wrapped Mozzarella & Basil

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise (thin slices, preferably imported)
• 8 large basil leaves, torn in half
• 8 small fresh mozzarella balls, halved (about 1-inch in diameter)
• 8 grape tomatoes or 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 arrange 8 slices of prosciutto flat on a cutting board and put a piece of basil on one end of each slice. top each piece of basil with a piece of mozzarella and a tomato half, matching the cut sides to make a ball.
• 2 season very lightly with salt and generously with pepper and then roll up the balls in the prosciutto. secure each with a toothpick and set on a platter.
• 3 repeat with the remaining ingredients. drizzle with the olive oil and serve. these keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.