Description
Caprese Skewers are a fresh and elegant appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and miniature mozzarella balls threaded on wooden skewers, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, then seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. Perfect for parties or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 to 18 (4-inch) wooden skewers
- 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 Garnishing
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: Thread 1 tomato onto each 4-inch wooden skewer, followed by 1 fresh basil leaf (folded in half if large), 1 miniature mozzarella ball, another fresh basil leaf, and finally 1 more tomato to create layers of flavors on each skewer.
- Arrange Skewers: Place all assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter in an appealing arrangement for easy access.
- Add Garnishes: Lightly drizzle the skewers with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly to add richness and tang.
- Season: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use in-season cherry tomatoes, fresh mini mozzarella balls, and sweet basil for best flavor.
- If balsamic glaze is not available, reduce balsamic vinegar until syrupy for a homemade alternative.
- Wooden skewers can be soaked in water for 20 minutes prior to use to prevent burning if grilling is desired.
- For a flavorful twist, add a small drizzle of pesto or sprinkle of cracked red pepper flakes.
- These skewers can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; drizzle oil and glaze just before serving to maintain freshness.
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
