Average Rating: 4.2TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min + marinating Bake: 5 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 cartons (8 ounces each) miniature fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 12 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick), cut into quarters
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Combine salad dressing, basil, chives and pepper. Add cheese and tomatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours to let flavors blend.
- 2. Meanwhile, toss baguette pieces with oil and salt; arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 4-5 minutes. Cool completely. Just before serving, add toasted bread to cheese mixture; toss to combine. If desired, thread tomatoes, cheese and bread on skewers for serving.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 119 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.