Caprese Skewers
Caprese Skewers offer a fresh and simple twist on the classic Italian salad, combining juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil in easy-to-eat bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves; pat dry.
- Onto each skewer, thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers.
- Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle with freshly chopped oregano or a few drops of pesto before serving.