Recipe #5546
Olive, Tomato and Cheddar Skewers with Basil Oil
| Preparation: | 10 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 15 min |
| Total: | 25 min |
4
servings
servings
| Category: | Appetizers |
| Subcategory: | Cheeses |
| Source: | Chef Ian Perreault |
Wine & food pairing
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Recipe ingredients
- 1 lb. (450 g) medium cheddar, cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) cubes
- 12 Irresistibles pitted black olives*
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Irresistibles balsamic vinegar*
- ¼ cup (60 mL) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour or so.
Alternating them, thread cheddar, olives and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
Place in a deep dish, sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and set aside.
In a food processor, pulse oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper together into a deep green oil.
Pour half of this oil over the skewers. Reserve remaining basil oil.
Preheat barbecue to medium-high and grill skewers for about 2 minutes per side.
Serve with reserved basil oil.
Suggestion
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!
Recipe suggestions
- Dried Tomato and Olive Sandwiches
- Tomato-Basil Dressing
- Hot Tomato and Cheddar Stacks
- Orange Basil Cream of Tomato
- Chicken with Basil Tomato Sauce
- Poached Lobster with Olive Oil and Fine Herbs Sauce
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Olive Oil
- Spaghettini with Tomato and Basil Sauce
- Tomato and basil snapper
- Panzanella (bread with tomatoes and olive oil)
Orange Basil Cream of Tomato
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