Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Caprese Skewers featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and aromatic basil leaves, drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or party snack, these skewers require no cooking and come together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Caprese Skewers
- 20 cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, rinsed and patted dry)
- 20 fresh basil leaves (rinsed and patted dry)
- 20 mozzarella pearls (or diced fresh mozzarella, patted dry)
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Freshly ground black pepper (for sprinkling)
- Sea salt or kosher salt (for sprinkling, preferably coarse salt)
Instructions
- Assemble the skewers: Skewer your tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves onto small skewers. Repeat the sequence so each skewer has 2 tomatoes, 2 mozzarella pearls, and 2 basil leaves. Fold any oversized basil leaves to fit neatly.
- Arrange for chilling: Lay the prepared skewers in a single layer on a serving platter. Cover them and refrigerate for up to 8 hours if making ahead of time, to keep fresh and chilled.
- Add dressing and seasoning: Just before serving, drizzle each skewer evenly with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Finish by sprinkling with sea salt or kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavor.
Notes
- Use grape tomatoes as a substitute for cherry tomatoes if preferred.
- Ensure mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella is well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Folding larger basil leaves helps maintain neat skewers without tearing.
- Prepare skewers ahead to save time; add dressing just before serving to keep them fresh.
- You can substitute balsamic glaze with a reduction of balsamic vinegar if unavailable.
