Mini Caprese Skewers

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Servings: 12

Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 24 fresh basil leaves
  • 24 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 24 small skewers or toothpicks

Nutrition (per skewer)

Calories: 50
Total Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Carbohydrates: 1g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 2g

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel. Ensure the basil leaves are clean and dry as well.
  2. Drain the mini mozzarella balls from their packaging and pat them dry if needed.
  3. Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a basil leaf (fold it in half if it’s large), and then a mini mozzarella ball. Repeat this process for all 24 skewers.
  4. Arrange the completed skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
  5. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately as a fresh, bite-sized appetizer. Enjoy your mini Caprese skewers!