Caprese Skewers
Threading cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves onto skewers turns a classic Caprese salad into a one-handed appetizer. Look for ciliegine — small mozzarella balls about the same size as cherry tomatoes — so each bite has the right ratio.
Snack · Vegetarian • 15 min
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 24 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine, about 8 ounces)
- 24 cherry or grape tomatoes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or reduced balsamic vinegar
- 24 toothpicks or small skewers
Steps
- Thread one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf, and one tomato onto each toothpick. Arrange on a serving plate.
- Drizzle evenly with olive oil. Season with flaky salt and pepper.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers. Serve immediately or within 1 hour at room temperature.
