Caprese Skewers Recipe
These Caprese skewers are a vibrant, bite-sized twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad, perfect for summer gatherings. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mini mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves, all drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction, they make a fresh, flavorful appetizer that’s quick to assemble and beautifully presented.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 12 skewers each)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Skewers
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
Seasoning & Dressing
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic reduction, for drizzling
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water and pat dry. Drain the mini mozzarella balls from their liquid.
- Assemble the Skewers: Carefully thread one cherry tomato, followed by one mini mozzarella ball, then a basil leaf, and finish with another cherry tomato onto each mini skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Season and Dress: Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction. Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Balsamic reduction can be homemade by simmering balsamic vinegar until thick and syrupy or store-bought for convenience.
- These skewers can be pre-assembled and chilled for up to 1 hour before serving to keep them fresh.
- Feel free to add a small piece of crusty bread on the skewer to make it more substantial.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute mozzarella with marinated tofu or vegan cheese balls.
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