Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 red cherry tomatoes
- 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 12 yellow or black cherry tomatoes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons homemade balsamic glaze
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Italian seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Serving Dish and Skewers: Arrange a large serving dish and set out 12 mini skewers to be ready for assembling your Caprese skewers.
- Assemble the Skewers: Take one mini skewer and thread 1 red cherry tomato, followed by 1 basil leaf (fold the leaf in half if large), then 1 mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and finally 1 yellow or black cherry tomato. Repeat for all 12 skewers and lay them in a single layer on the serving dish.
- Dress the Skewers: Drizzle each skewer evenly with olive oil and a homemade balsamic glaze. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, and optionally add Italian seasoning for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your fresh Caprese skewers are ready to be served immediately. Enjoy as a light appetizer or snack!
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Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella balls and ripe cherry tomatoes for best flavor.
- Homemade balsamic glaze can be substituted with store-bought glaze if desired.
- For easier serving at parties, consider using colorful cherry tomatoes to enhance visual appeal.
- These skewers are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.
- You can add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or fresh cracked black pepper just before serving to boost flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
