Caprese Skewers
These simple and elegant Caprese skewers feature fresh mozzarella balls, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, they make a perfect light appetizer or snack. This recipe is quick to assemble and requires no cooking.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 183 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 16 pcscherry tomato
- 16 pcsfresh mozzarella ball, small (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 16 pcsfresh basil leaf
- 2 tbspbalsamic glaze
- 1 pinchsalt(optional)
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
Equipment
small skewers · serving platter
The method
Step by step
- 1
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
About 2 min
- 2
Thread one cherry tomato onto a small skewer.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use skewers that are about 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) long.
- 3
Follow with one fresh basil leaf, folded in half if large, and then one fresh mozzarella ball.
About 1 min
- 4
Repeat the sequence with another cherry tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You should have two of each ingredient on each skewer for a balanced bite.
- 5
Arrange the prepared skewers on a serving platter.
About 1 min
- 6
Lightly sprinkle with salt and black pepper if desired.
- 7
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For best presentation, drizzle in a zigzag pattern over all the skewers.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 183.2kcal
- Protein
- 11.6g
- Carbs
- 4.5g
- Fat
- 13.4g
- Fibre
- 1g
- Sugar
- 2.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Caprese skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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