Fresh Vegetable Kabobs with Jalapeño Aioli

Marinade

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Jalapeño Aioli

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup Greek plain yogurt
• 1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

Kabobs

• 25 (6-inch) bamboo skewers
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 English (seedless) cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, sliced
• 1 lb Queso Fresco or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Cilantro leaves, if desired