Description
Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, these Caprese Skewers are a delightful appetizer perfect for summer gatherings. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves come together on skewers, creating a visually stunning dish that tantalizes the taste buds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these skewers will surely impress your guests or elevate your casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 10–12 tomatoes)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat dry. Drain mozzarella balls.
- On each skewer, thread one cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball. Repeat until the skewer is filled but not overcrowded.
- Drizzle olive oil over the assembled skewers and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (50g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg