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December 17, 2017 By Sara 23 Comments

Caprese Skewers

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These caprese skewers combine tomatoes with basil, mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic for an appetizer that’s both easy and impressive!

I serve these caprese kabobs at all my parties, everyone loves this classic flavor combination and it’s even more fun to eat it off a stick!

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Caprese Skewers are a simple yet impressive appetizer.

Sometimes when it comes to appetizers, simple and easy is the best way to go. These pretty little caprese skewers are light, fresh and absolutely perfect for entertaining. It’s an elegant way to do caprese salad that will earn you rave reviews!

Caprese Appetizer Recipe is light, healthy and so easy to make.

How to make caprese skewers

To make these salad kabobs, you’ll need cherry tomatoes (I used both red and yellow for color contrast), small mozzarella balls, basil leaves, olive oil, Italian seasoning and balsamic glaze. The tomatoes, mozzarella and basil are threaded onto skewers and then drizzled with seasoned olive oil and balsamic glaze. From there, simply serve and enjoy!

You’ll want to look for a bunch of basil with smaller leaves for this recipe. I actually used that “living basil” that comes with the dirt still attached because the leaves were small and tender. Balsamic glaze is basically balsamic vinegar that’s been reduced until it’s thick and syrupy. It’s sweeter than balsamic vinegar and it clings to the skewers much better than standard balsamic vinegar would. You can find balsamic glaze (also called balsamic reduction) at most grocery stores near the regular salad vinegar.

Caprese Kabobs are the perfect easy make ahead party snack.

Make ahead directions

You can thread the tomatoes, basil and mozzarella onto skewers about one hour before you plan to serve them; simply cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The olive oil and balsamic glaze should be added right before serving.

While many tomato recipes are best during the summer when tomatoes are in season, these caprese kabobs are actually great year round, since cherry tomatoes tend to be naturally sweeter than other tomato varieties. It’s a party snack that’s welcomed for any occasion!

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Caprese Skewers

These caprese skewers combine tomatoes with basil, mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic for an appetizer that's both easy and impressive!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword caprese kabobs, caprese skewers, tomato mozzarella skewers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 38kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 24 red cherry tomatoes
  • 12 yellow cherry tomatoes
  • 24 bite sized fresh mozzarella balls
  • 36 small basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1 /2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Start with 12 6-inch skewers. Thread the tomatoes, basil and mozzarella onto the skewers in the pattern shown in the images above.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the skewers on a plate and drizzle with the olive oil mixture.
  • Place the balsamic glaze in a small plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Drizzle the balsamic over the skewers, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 27mg | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: Italian food, Tomatoes

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Comments

  1. Marissa says

    January 18, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Tasted as good as it looks! Easy too which I love.

    Reply
  2. Cindy says

    June 14, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy yet delicious , my go to appetizer!

    Reply
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