Caprese Salad Skewers
Caprese salad skewers are a fresh, colorful, and elegant appetizer that requires no cooking. This simple dish combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, fragrant basil, and a sweet balsamic glaze. They are ideal for summer parties, brunches, picnics, and holiday platters because they are quick to assemble and easy for guests to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 small fresh mozzarella balls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 24 short wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. Thread one tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Keep the platter chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
Serve Caprese skewers cold or at room temperature. Add thin slices of prosciutto for a non-vegetarian variation, or use marinated mozzarella for more flavor. Prepare them a few hours in advance, but add the balsamic glaze shortly before serving so the basil stays fresh and attractive.