Description
These Caprese Skewers are a delightful and easy-to-assemble appetizer that showcase the classic Italian combination of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze in a fun skewered presentation. Perfect for parties or as a light starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 20 small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-quality fresh mozzarella and ripe cherry tomatoes.
- These skewers can be made a few hours in advance and kept covered in the fridge.
- Add a drizzle of pesto for an extra punch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
