Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Caprese Skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mini mozzarella balls, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or party finger food that comes together in just 15 minutes.
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)
Seasoning & Garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thread Ingredients: Take one wooden skewer and thread on 1 cherry tomato, followed by 1 fresh basil leaf, then 1 mini mozzarella ball, another fresh basil leaf, and finish with 1 more cherry tomato. Repeat for all skewers.
- Arrange Skewers: Place all the prepared skewers neatly on a serving platter, arranging them in an appealing way for easy grabbing.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle the skewers with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers to season just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine) are ideal for bite-sized skewers, easily found in most grocery stores.
- Balsamic glaze can be substituted with a balsamic reduction or balsamic vinegar if glaze is unavailable.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the basil fresh and prevent the mozzarella from becoming soggy.
- For a variation, add a small piece of prosciutto or a drizzle of pesto before serving.
