Description
Caprese skewers are a simple, elegant appetizer featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 24 small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients possible for best flavor.
- Make ahead by assembling the skewers a few hours in advance and storing them in the fridge.
- Customize with marinated mozzarella or a touch of pesto for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
