Description
Delightful and fresh Caprese Skewers combining cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect as a light appetizer or party snack, these skewers are easy to assemble and bring classic Italian flavors to your table 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)
Seasoning and Dressing
- 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 a coarse salt)
Instructions
- Assemble Skewers: Skewer your tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves onto small skewers, layering so each skewer has 2 tomatoes, 2 cheese balls, and 2 basil leaves. Fold larger basil leaves as needed for easy skewering.
- Arrange for Serving or Storage: Lay the assembled skewers in a single layer on a platter. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Dress and Season: Drizzle the skewers evenly with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Finish by sprinkling with coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh and firm cherry tomatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- Basil leaves can be folded or torn if too large to fit neatly on the skewers.
- Prepare skewers a few hours in advance and refrigerate uncovered or loosely covered; add dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Balsamic glaze can be substituted with a balsamic reduction if unavailable.
- For a low-sodium version, reduce or omit the added salt.
