Mini Caprese Skewers
Bite-sized Caprese salad on cocktail skewers—juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls and fresh basil drizzled with balsamic glaze—perfect for quick, no-cook entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 24 mini skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 mini fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 24 small fresh basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduction)
- 1⁄4 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1⁄8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 24 cocktail picks or 4-inch bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Pat the mozzarella balls dry with a paper towel so they don’t make the skewers watery.
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (fold if large) and one mozzarella ball onto each cocktail pick. Repeat to make 24 skewers.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the skewers, followed by the balsamic glaze.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the mozzarella in olive oil, garlic and herbs for 30 minutes before assembling.
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for a colorful presentation.
- If making ahead, add the glaze just before serving to keep basil vibrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: caprese, appetizer, party skewers, mozzarella, tomato, basil
Find it online: https://recipesfoodeasy.com/mini-caprese-skewers/
