Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 450u0b0. 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
3. . 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.

italian salad dressing, fresh basil, fresh chives, ground pepper, cartons, cherry tomatoes, bread, olive oil, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/marinated-mozzarella-tomato-appetizers/ (may not work)