Description
Caprese Skewers are a fresh and vibrant appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and miniature mozzarella balls threaded onto skewers. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, and seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, these skewers capture the classic flavors of a Caprese salad in a convenient, bite-sized format perfect for entertaining.
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 Skewers: Thread onto each wooden 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 finally 1 more cherry tomato. Repeat until all skewers are prepared.
- Arrange Skewers: Place the assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter, ensuring they are evenly spaced for an attractive presentation.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle the skewers with extra-virgin olive oil followed by balsamic glaze. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly over the skewers and finish with a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or refrigerate briefly until ready to serve for parties or gatherings.
Notes
- Use in-season cherry tomatoes and fresh mini mozzarella balls for the best flavor and texture.
- Fold larger basil leaves in half to fit nicely on the skewers without overpowering other ingredients.
- Balsamic glaze adds a sweet tang that complements the fresh ingredients; substitute with balsamic vinegar reduction if glaze is unavailable.
- For a vegetarian and gluten-free appetizer, this recipe is an excellent choice.
- These skewers are best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 skewers)
- 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
