Caprese Skewers Recipe
These caprese skewers are fresh, colorful, and party-ready. Tomatoes, basil, and creamy mozzarella are finished with olive oil and balsamic glaze for a simple appetizer everyone reaches for.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 79
Equipment
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 into 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 remove from skewers to use in other recipes or as a salad topping.
- Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 79 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 0.1mg