Description
These Easy Caprese Skewers are a quick, colorful appetizer made with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, they’re the perfect make-ahead party snack or light summer bite.
Ingredients
24 cherry tomatoes (use a mix of colors for presentation)
12 mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine), drained and patted dry
24 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (or reduction)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and gently pat dry.
Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel.
On a skewer, thread one tomato, one folded basil leaf, one mozzarella ball, and finish with another tomato.
Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Arrange skewers on a platter.
Just before serving, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead: Assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate. Add olive oil and balsamic just before serving.
Variation: Try swapping basil for mint, or replace one tomato with a strawberry slice for a sweet twist.
Serving: Plan on 2–3 skewers per guest as an appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: ~70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caprese skewers recipe, easy party appetizer, mozzarella tomato basil skewers, no-cook snacks, Italian party food
