Caprese Skewers
These easy Caprese Skewers are a fresh, no-cook appetizer made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and a balsamic drizzle. They look elegant, take just 10 minutes to make, and are perfect for holidays, parties, or potlucks.
Equipment
- 12 skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine or bocconcini
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze drizzle
- Toothpicks or small appetizer skewers
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. Drain the mozzarella balls well.
- Assemble each skewer by threading 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, and 1 mozzarella ball.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Assemble up to 2 hours in advance; add balsamic glaze right before serving.
Use multicolored cherry tomatoes for a festive look.
Optional variation: wrap the mozzarella with a small piece of prosciutto before skewering. Calorie Notes
Use multicolored cherry tomatoes for a festive look.
Optional variation: wrap the mozzarella with a small piece of prosciutto before skewering. Calorie Notes
- Using bocconcini (larger mozzarella balls) may raise calories slightly
- Adding prosciutto adds ~30–40 calories per skewer
- Skipping olive oil or glaze lowers calories by ~10–15 per skewer