Caprese Skewers
A light and effortless appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella threaded onto skewers and drizzled with balsamic glaze perfect for parties or quick snacks.
Equipment
- Wooden Skewers
Ingredients
Skewer Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
Seasoning & Finish
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- balsamic glaze for drizzling
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- Take a wooden skewer and thread on a cherry tomato followed by a basil leaf and a mini mozzarella ball. Repeat with another basil leaf and tomato if desired.
- Arrange the assembled skewers on a platter.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the skewers.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
Caprese skewers are best served fresh. You can prepare the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella ahead of time, but assemble and dress right before serving for best texture and flavor.