Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are a fresh and elegant appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves skewered and drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze. They’re easy to make and perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 2–3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)
- 20 toothpicks or small skewers
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Drain mozzarella balls and set aside.
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange completed skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Add a slice of prosciutto to each skewer for a savory variation.
- Use marinated feta or goat cheese balls instead of mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Try watermelon or strawberries in place of tomatoes for a fruity twist.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; add glaze right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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