Description
Caprese Skewers are a fresh and colorful appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mini mozzarella balls drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. Perfect for a light, elegant starter or party snack.
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)
For Drizzling and Seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: Take 16 to 18 (4-inch) wooden skewers and set them aside for assembling the skewers.
- Thread the Ingredients: For each skewer, thread 1 cherry tomato first, then 1 fresh basil leaf (folded in half if large), followed by 1 miniature mozzarella ball, another fresh basil leaf, and finally 1 more cherry tomato.
- Arrange on Platter: Once all skewers are assembled, arrange them neatly on a serving platter for presentation.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle the skewers on the platter with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze for flavor and shine. Then sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers to taste.
Notes
- Use in-season, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Fresh mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine) provide an authentic texture and taste.
- If basil leaves are large, fold them in half to fit better on the skewer.
- Balsamic glaze adds a sweet tangy balance but can be substituted with balsamic vinegar if necessary.
- These skewers are best served immediately to keep the basil fresh and the cheese firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 209.3 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
