Description
Caprese skewers are a simple and elegant appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine size)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers (6-inch)
Instructions
- Wash and dry cherry tomatoes.
- Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry.
- Thread one tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent wilting.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg