Mini Caprese Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Mini Caprese Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Bite-sized skewers layer sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil in one quick assembly.

Total 20 min Makes 24 skewers Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

These no-cook appetizer skewers thread cherry tomatoes, small mozzarella balls, and folded basil leaves onto picks, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. They come together in minutes and work well for parties, potlucks, or a light starter before an Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 24 small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
  • 24 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat dry. Drain the mozzarella balls and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. Fold each basil leaf in half.

  3. Thread one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each of 24 small skewers or cocktail picks.

  4. Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.

  5. Drizzle the skewers evenly with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season with salt and pepper.

  6. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

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    Mini Caprese Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

    These no-cook appetizer skewers thread cherry tomatoes, small mozzarella balls, and folded basil leaves onto picks, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. They come together in minutes and work well for parties, potlucks, or a light starter before an Italian-inspired meal.

    20 min 24 skewers 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 24 cherry tomatoes
    • 24 small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
    • 24 fresh basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat dry. Drain the mozzarella balls and pat dry with paper towels.

    2. 2

      Fold each basil leaf in half.

    3. 3

      Thread one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each of 24 small skewers or cocktail picks.

    4. 4

      Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.

    5. 5

      Drizzle the skewers evenly with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season with salt and pepper.

    6. 6

      Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.