Description
A fresh and vibrant Caprese Skewers recipe featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and aromatic basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil for a perfect no-cook Italian appetizer.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces 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
- 16 small wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Assemble the skewers: On each wooden skewer or toothpick, thread one cherry tomato, one fresh basil leaf (fold it if the leaf is large), and one mozzarella ball. Continue this pattern to fill the skewer if desired depending on its size.
- Arrange the skewers: Place all the assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter in an attractive arrangement.
- Dress the skewers: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the skewers followed by a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers to enhance the flavors.
- Serve or store: Serve the skewers immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate them until ready to serve. They can be prepared a few hours in advance.
Notes
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for added color and visual appeal.
- Skewers can be made a few hours ahead and chilled to save time before serving.
- For a fun twist, add a slice of prosciutto between ingredients or drizzle with pesto instead of balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
