Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella & Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise (thin slices, preferably imported)
8 large basil leaves, torn in half
8 small fresh mozzarella balls, halved (about 1-inch in diameter)
8 grape tomatoes or 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Arrange 8 slices of prosciutto flat on a cutting board and put a piece of basil on one end of each slice. Top each piece of basil with a piece of mozzarella and a tomato half, matching the cut sides to make a ball.
Season very lightly with salt and generously with pepper and then roll up the balls in the prosciutto. Secure each with a toothpick and set on a platter.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with the olive oil and serve. These keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.