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Delicious Caprese skewers with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on a wooden platter.

Caprese Skewers

Delicious and vibrant Caprese skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, perfect for appetizers at any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Choose ripe for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella balls Marinated balls can enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves If fresh basil is unavailable, substitute with pesto.
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze Thick, sweet variety works best.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 6 skewers Skewers Use wooden or metal skewers.

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Assemble each skewer by placing a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball in an alternating pattern.
  2. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  3. Drizzle the assembled skewers with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve immediately as an appetizer.

Notes

If you have leftovers, place the skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best eaten within a day to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients. For a little kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top.