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Caprese Skewers

Easy and delicious Caprese Skewers perfect for any party or cookout, made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 20 Cherry tomatoes (the juicier, the better) Use the freshest tomatoes
  • 20 Mozzarella balls (bocconcini recommended) Look for the cute little ones
  • 20 leaves Fresh basil leaves Use the freshest leaves possible
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze A little zigzag goes a long way
  • 2 tbsp Good olive oil Drizzle lightly
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
  • 1 pinch Black pepper To taste
  • 8 Skewers (toothpicks work in a pinch) Use for assembling the skewers

Instructions
 

Assembly

  • Take a skewer and slide on a cherry tomato.
  • Follow with a mozzarella ball.
  • Add a folded basil leaf.
  • Repeat until the skewer is filled or has enough length.
  • Lay finished skewers on a plate.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and zigzag the balsamic glaze.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the flavors sit together for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Caprese Skewers can be made ahead of time without the glaze. Just chill and add the glaze before serving. These skewers are gluten-free, vegetarian, and can be made vegan with non-dairy cheese alternatives.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword Caprese Skewers, Easy Appetizer, No-Cook Recipe, summer recipe, Vegetarian
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