Description
Mini Caprese Salad Skewers are bite-sized appetizers made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. A colorful, no-cook Italian snack perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
32 bamboo skewers (4-inch)
8 oz container of mozzarella pearls (about 100)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large bunch of basil, leaves removed
Extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt or Malden salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: pitted kalamata olives, halved
Optional: thinly sliced prosciutto or salami
Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzle
Instructions
1. Thread mozzarella, tomato, and basil onto skewers in alternating order
2. Fold basil leaves in half if large before threading
3. Add olives or small slices of prosciutto to some skewers for variety
4. Arrange skewers on a platter
5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
6. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving
Notes
Make skewers a few hours ahead and refrigerate. Wait to add basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze until just before serving for freshness. Use grape tomatoes for a firmer option or substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg