Caprese Skewers
Simple and elegant caprese skewers made with cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, perfect for parties or as a fresh snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pcs Cherry Tomatoes
- 12 pcs Mini Mozzarella Balls
- 12 pcs Fresh Basil Leaves
- 12 pcs Toothpicks or mini skewers
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 0.5 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
- Pinch Sea Salt
- Pinch Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water. Pat both dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Drain the mozzarella balls.
- Take a toothpick and thread one cherry tomato first, then fold a basil leaf (if large) and add it, finishing with a mozzarella ball.
- Repeat until you have 12 assembled skewers. Arrange them on a platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
These skewers are best served cold and can be made ahead without dressing for up to a day. Add other ingredients like prosciutto or substitute mozzarella for vegan options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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