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Cheddar Cheese and Cherry Tomato Kebabs

a plate of skewers with cheese and cherry tomato
Prep Time: 
10 minutes, plus marinating time
Number of Servings: 
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 garlic clove, minced, optional
  • 14 tsp salt
  • 18 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
  • 12 large cherry tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and lemon juice. Add the chives, minced garlic (if desired), salt, and pepper. Whisk to blend. Set marinade aside.
  2. Thread cheese cubes and cherry tomatoes alternately onto 4 wooden skewers so there are 3 pieces of cheese and 3 tomatoes on each skewer.
  3. Place skewers in a shallow, nonmetallic dish. Pour marinade over. Cover dish and refrigerate for 2 hours, occasionally turning skewers.
  4. Remove from marinade and serve.

Notes

  • You can enhance the flavor and texture by adding cold-cut meat and extra vegetables. Be creative!

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