Salami, Mozzarella and Basil-Tomato Skewers

• 12 bamboo skewers
• 24 cherry tomatoes
• 24 basil leaves
• 12 ounces salami, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 12 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Olive oil
• Freshly cracked black pepper

1. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill or broiler on low heat.
3. Wrap each tomato with a basil leaf.
4. On each skewer, thread a cube of salami, a cube of mozzarella and a basil-wrapped cherry tomato.
5. Repeat with additional salami, mozzarella, and tomato.
6. Place the skewers on a baking sheet.
7. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat about 1 minute or until just warm.
8. (If grilling, place them on the grill over low heat, or as the coals are burning down, for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once.)
9. Watch skewers carefully so that the cheese softens a little but does not melt.
10. Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
11. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with cracked pepper.
12. Serve warm.

bamboo skewers, tomatoes, basil, salami, mozzarella, olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/salami-mozzarella-and-basil-tomato-skewers-recipe.html (may not work)