Description
Mediterranean flavors dance on these bite-sized caprese skewers, offering a perfect blend of fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. You’ll love this simple yet elegant appetizer that brings Italian charm to any gathering in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 grape or cherry tomatoes
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mozzarella balls (mini ciliegini)
Seasoning and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Arrange fresh cherry tomatoes, vibrant basil leaves, and creamy mozzarella pearls in a systematic alternating pattern on small wooden or metal skewers.
- Create a consistent sequence: start with a cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf, then a mozzarella pearl, another basil leaf, and continue this rhythm.
- Maintain the same color-rich arrangement until all ingredients are used, allowing flexibility in the total number of skewers prepared.
- Ensure each skewer displays a balanced and visually appealing composition with equal distribution of ingredients.
- For serving, gently place the completed skewers on a decorative platter, ready to be enjoyed as an elegant appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Perfect for summer parties, these bite-sized skewers burst with fresh Mediterranean flavors.
- Alternate ingredients precisely to create a beautiful, consistent color pattern of red, green, and white.
- Arrange skewers on a platter just before serving to maintain the crisp, fresh ingredients.
- Choose cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls of similar size for uniform, elegant presentation.
- Drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze just before serving for an elevated taste.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time and assemble quickly when guests arrive to save time during entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 72 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg