Italian Sausage Caprese Skewer

• 1 (19 ounce) package JOHNSONVILLE® Hot Italian Sausage Links
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (24 tomatoes)
• 1 (16 ounce) container marinated fresh mozzarella balls (Ciligiene 24 1/2 ounce balls)
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package fresh basil leaves
• 24 small skewers, wooden, or other decorative picks
• extra virgin olive oil
• balsamic syrup, * (can substitute with balsamic vinegar) *balsamic syrup is available in finer grocery stores.
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1. Cook the sausage according to the package directions for the grill or in a skillet.
2. Cut each sausage into 4 to 5 pieces.
3. Assemble each skewer alternating ingredients: tomato, basil, mozzarella, and sausage.
4. Arrange skewers on a platter, drizzle with Extra Virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup.
5. Sprinkle with salt and a grinding of fresh black pepper.

tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, skewers, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic syrup, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-sausage-caprese-skewer-495190 (may not work)