Caprese Skewers Recipe
A fresh and elegant appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mini mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves threaded onto skewers, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic reduction, and finished with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (12 skewers)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Balsamic reduction (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Drain the mini mozzarella balls from their liquid.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each mini skewer or toothpick. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Dress the skewers: Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over each skewer.
- Add balsamic reduction: Lightly drizzle balsamic reduction over the skewers to add a sweet and tangy flavor contrast.
- Season: Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled skewers to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh, bite-sized appetizer, or refrigerate briefly before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- If balsamic reduction is not available, you can make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar until it thickens to a syrup consistency.
- These skewers are best served fresh but can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and kept chilled.
- For an extra flavor twist, consider adding a drizzle of pesto.
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