Description
A vibrant, easy appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze. These Caprese Skewers are perfect for parties, picnics, or any time you need an elegant bite-sized snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
1. Wash cherry tomatoes and pat them dry. Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry.
2. Rinse basil leaves and dry with paper towels.
3. Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer.
4. Arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use farmer’s market tomatoes for better flavor.
- Don’t overdress with balsamic glaze, a little goes a long way.
- Assemble no more than 2 hours in advance for best texture.
- Store components separately and assemble just before serving if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Caprese skewers, cherry tomato mozzarella skewers, party appetizer, balsamic bites