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CAPRESE SALAD KABOBS

Trade in the usual veggie party platter for these fun kabobs. I often make them as a healthy snack for my family to munch on, and it’s a great recipe for kids to help with.

—Christine Mitchell, Glendora, CA


Takes: 10 min. • Makes: 12 kabobs

24 grape tomatoes

12 cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls

24 fresh basil leaves

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

On each of 12 appetizer skewers, alternately thread two tomatoes, one cheese ball and two basil leaves. To serve, whisk together oil and vinegar; drizzle over kabobs.

Per kabob: 44 cal., 4g fat (1g sat. fat), 5mg chol., 10mg sod., 2g carb. (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g pro. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat.