Caprese Salad Skewers
Caprese Salad Skewers are a fresh and easy appetizer made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 12-16 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 pint mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Drain the mozzarella balls.
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer or toothpick.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for more color variety.
- Can be made a few hours ahead and chilled until serving.
- Add a drizzle of pesto for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese, appetizer, salad skewers, vegetarian, party food, Italian
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