Description
Mini Caprese Skewers are a vibrant and easy-to-make appetizer that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Bursting with the freshness of ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves, each skewer is drizzled with balsamic glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for parties, picnics, or casual snacking, these colorful bites are sure to impress your guests while adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cherry tomatoes (approximately 1 cup)
- 12 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine) (approximately 1 cup)
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop for easy access.
- Prepare small skewers or toothpicks.
- Thread one cherry tomato onto each skewer, followed by a basil leaf and then a mozzarella ball. Repeat this process until the skewer is filled.
- Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly cracked pepper over all assembled skewers.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze generously over the skewers before serving.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using heirloom tomatoes or adding olives to your skewers. - To customize, feel free to substitute mozzarella with feta cheese or add prosciutto for a savory twist.