Description
Easy and colorful Caprese skewers are a delightful appetizer. They combine fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves. A simple drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 container (8 oz) small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or pearls), drained
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one folded basil leaf onto each small skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
- For a more robust flavor, marinate the mozzarella balls in olive oil and herbs for at least 30 minutes before assembling.
- You can add a small piece of prosciutto or a balsamic-marinated artichoke heart for extra flavor.
- These skewers are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 skewers
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg