Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Tomato Skewers
16 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)8 thin slices prosciutto di Parma, cut in half widthwise16 grape or cherry tomatoes16 (1-inch) bread cubesExtra-virgin olive oil8 shaved strips Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin stripsWrap each mozzarella ball in a half slice of prosciutto. Thread each skewer with a mozzarella ball, tomato and bread cube. Arrange the skewers on a platter. Drizzle the skewers with oil and sprinkle with cheese and basil.Serves eight.Nutrition values per serving: 147 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated), 3 g carbohydrates, trace amount fiber, 11 g protein, 38 mg cholesterol, 174 mg sodium."Ciao Italia Pronto!" by Mary Ann Esposito (2005 St. Martin's Press, $27.95)
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