Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers
A simple, fresh, and colorful appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves served on skewers, perfect for parties or light snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 20 wooden or bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry.
- On each skewer, thread one tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball. Repeat if using longer skewers.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate mozzarella balls in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 1-2 hours before assembling.
- You can use different colored cherry tomatoes for a vibrant look.
- These are best served fresh to preserve the texture of basil and mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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