Caprese Skewers With Pesto

Step 1

Place olive oil, lemon juice, basil leaves, almonds, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest and kosher salt in blender or food processor. If using a blender, be sure to put the olive oil and lemon juice in first for easy blending. Puree or process until blended.

Step 2

Arrange basil leaf, half bocconcini, half tomato and half bocconcini on each skewer. Repeat to make 16 skewers.

Step 3

Serve skewers with pesto dipping sauce or brush some of the pesto on skewers and serve with remaining dipping sauce.