Description
Mini Caprese Salad Skewers combine mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil with olive oil and balsamic glaze for a fresh, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
32 bamboo skewers
8 oz mini mozzarella balls
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper
Optional: kalamata olives, prosciutto, balsamic glaze
Instructions
1. Thread mozzarella, tomato, and basil onto skewers in alternating order.
2. Fold basil leaves if large.
3. Optionally add olives or prosciutto for variety.
4. Arrange skewers on platter.
5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
6. Finish with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Assemble a few hours ahead, but wait to add oil and glaze. Use heirloom tomatoes for color, or swap mozzarella for feta or goat cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg