Description
Mini Caprese Skewers are a delightful and easy appetizer that combines fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- On each skewer, thread one cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf, and then a mozzarella ball.
- Repeat the process until the skewer is filled, leaving some space at the end for handling.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the mozzarella balls in olive oil and herbs before assembling.
- These skewers can be made a few hours in advance.
- Feel free to customize with other ingredients like prosciutto or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mini Caprese Skewers, appetizer, easy recipe, Italian cuisine