Description
These Caprese Skewers are easy and quick and simple for anyone who wants the best healthy appetizer ideas without cooking. Juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella and fresh basil stack into colorful bites that feel fresh for a holiday and potluck and brunch and party. They are perfect for meal prep too because the ingredients stay neat and bright when stored separately before serving.
Ingredients
- 24 Cherry tomatoes
- 24 Fresh mozzarella pearls
- 24 small leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Start with 24 cherry tomatoes and 24 small basil leaves and dry them until the tomato skins look shiny instead of wet. The basil should look fresh and slightly curled around the edges and the tomatoes should sit loosely with uneven spacing.
- Add the 24 cherry tomatoes and 24 mozzarella pearls to a bowl and coat them with olive oil and salt and black pepper. The mozzarella should look glossy and the tomatoes should shift into a loose mixed pile with a few pearls touching the tomato skins.
- Place one tomato and one folded basil leaf and one mozzarella pearl onto each skewer until all 24 skewers are built. The bites should look layered and casual with basil peeking out between red tomato and white cheese in irregular angles.
- Move the assembled skewers into a loose pile on a white plate and drizzle balsamic glaze over the top. The glaze should streak across the tomatoes and mozzarella unevenly and leave some basil leaves clean and bright.
- Serve one finished skewer on a white plate with the tomato slightly leaning against the mozzarella and the basil folded between them. The bite should look homemade and glossy with a small uneven trail of balsamic glaze and a few salt flakes on the cheese.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Use mozzarella pearls close to the same size as the tomatoes so every skewer feels balanced and easy to eat.
- Pat the basil leaves dry before assembling because wet basil can make the skewers slide and look messy.
- Add balsamic glaze at the end so it stays glossy and does not stain the mozzarella too heavily.
- Use small ripe tomatoes with firm skins so the skewers hold their shape during a party or potluck.
Storage: Store assembled Caprese Skewers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Keep the balsamic glaze separate until serving so the mozzarella stays white and the basil stays bright. Place the skewers in a single loose layer if possible and avoid stacking too tightly because the tomatoes can press into the cheese. For the best texture bring them out of the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving so the mozzarella softens slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minute
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 skewers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg