Caprese Skewers
Caprese Skewers are a simple and elegant appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 20 small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- On each skewer, thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball.
- Arrange the skewers neatly on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Chill the skewers for 15 minutes before serving for extra freshness.
- You can substitute balsamic glaze with balsamic reduction.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caprese skewers, mozzarella, cherry tomato appetizer, Italian bites, party skewers
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