Description
Caprese Skewers are a fresh and easy appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for entertaining, these bite-sized skewers combine classic Italian flavors in a simple, no-cook presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 16 to 18 (4-inch) wooden skewers
Main Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 (12-ounce) container miniature cherry-sized fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (about 36 leaves)
For Drizzling and Seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread each skewer in the following order: 1 cherry tomato, 1 fresh basil leaf (folded in half if large), 1 miniature mozzarella ball, another fresh basil leaf, and end with 1 cherry tomato.
- Arrange on Platter: Lay all assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter, making them look inviting and colorful.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the skewers, then sprinkle kosher salt and grind fresh black pepper evenly to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use in-season cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls for the best flavor and texture.
- If fresh basil leaves are large, folding them in half makes them easier to skewer and eat.
- Balsamic glaze can be substituted with balsamic vinegar reduction or a high-quality aged balsamic vinegar for a similar effect.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the freshest taste and best presentation.
- For a vegetarian appetizer, this recipe is ideal as is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 209 mg
- Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.0 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
