Ingredients: cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Caprese skewers are a simple, elegant, and delicious appetizer perfect for parties or as a light snack. They combine the classic flavors of a Caprese salad into an easy-to-eat form. Here’s a quick and easy recipe:
Caprese Skewers Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze or reduction
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- Skewers (toothpicks, bamboo skewers, or cocktail picks)
Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes.
- Drain the mozzarella balls if they’re packed in water.
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Assemble the skewers:
- Take a skewer and thread one cherry tomato onto it.
- Next, add a fresh basil leaf. You can fold the basil leaf in half if it’s large.
- Follow with a mozzarella ball.
- Repeat the layers if your skewer is long enough or simply end with another cherry tomato if you prefer.
- Arrange and season:
- Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze or reduction. If desired, you can also lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
These Caprese skewers are fresh, flavorful, and sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
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