Description
A delightful appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (6-inch or 8-inch)
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- On each skewer, thread a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball. Repeat until the skewer is filled.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the mozzarella balls in olive oil and herbs before assembling.
- These skewers can be made a few hours in advance; just add the balsamic drizzle right before serving.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like olives or prosciutto for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese skewers, festive appetizer, balsamic drizzle, Italian appetizer