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Caprese Skewers
Caprese appetizers are a beautiful, delicious and easy appetizer!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
80
Author:
Candace
Equipment
Skewers
Toothpicks
Decorative skewers
Ingredients
24
basil leaves
or 12 large basil leaves, halved
24
grape tomatoes
about 2 cups, or cherry tomatoes
24
mini bocconcini balls
approximately 12 ounces
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
1
Tablespoon
balsamic glaze
or balsamic reduction, or good balsamic vinegar, plus 1 Tablespoon more for dipping if desired
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
or to taste
¼
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
or to taste
Instructions
Rip large basil leaves in half.
Add 1 tomato, 1 piece of basil, and 1 bocconcini ball to each toothpick or skewer.
Place skewers on a platter. Just before serving, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze*. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with additional balsamic glaze and olive oil for dipping if desired.
Notes
*If preferred, allow everyone to drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze, or dip in the glaze, as they serve themselves.
Do not cut large basil leaves as they will turn brown, instead tear them to the appropriate size.
Make Caprese skewers in advance and refrigerate, then drizzle with balsamic just prior to serving.
Refrigerate leftovers and use in other recipes or as a salad topping.
Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories:
80
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
10
mg
|
Sodium:
45
mg
|
Potassium:
44
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
194
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
104
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg