(Family Features) Add a healthy twist to happy hour at home with a nutritious snack that goes perfectly with your favorite beverages. When gathering family and friends for a weekend toast or just winding down after work, these Prune, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers make for a nutritious and delicious addition to the party.
Rich and smooth with an ability to enhance various flavors, California Prunes are a versatile ingredient that allows you to expand your menu. In this recipe, prunes help form a palate-pleasing snack that delightfully combines sweet, salty, and savory flavors.
In addition to their versatility, prunes provide important nutrients for your bones, including vitamin K and copper. When they are served with mozzarella – a good source of calcium – you get a perfect power pairing that supports your bone health and satisfies your snack cravings.
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Prune, Mozzarella and Basil Skewers
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5
5 pieces prosciutto, halved lengthwise (optional)
10 California Prunes
10 basil leaves
10 cherry-size mozzarella balls
If using prosciutto, fold each half in half lengthwise so the width of the prune is wider than the width of the prosciutto. Starting at one end of the prosciutto, wrap one prune; repeat with the remaining prosciutto. Set aside.
Wrap one basil leaf around each mozzarella ball then thread onto a skewer. Thread one prune or prosciutto-wrapped prune onto each skewer.
