Caprese Skewers Recipe

This Caprese Skewers Recipe is the perfect party appetizer featuring all the flavors of the classic Caprese salad. Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze on a stick! Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a healthy snack.

Easy appetizer recipes like these Caprese Skewers are great to serve for any occasion like a Sunday brunch, a summer party, or even for a light lunch. They’re are a fun twist on the classic Caprese salad. I like to enjoy them as a light lunch during the hot summer days. No cooking is required!

We love to add the caprese kabobs to a simple summer charcuterie board or to serve alongside these club sandwich pinwheels. The skewers are so pretty and flavorful with the balsamic glaze drizzled over them. They are delicious to serve alongside other finger foods like these Stuffed Mushrooms or Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates. However you serve them, make extra because they go fast!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Caprese Skewers Recipe

Caprese Skewers are an easy cold appetizer to make using fresh ingredients. The combination of juicy grape or cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil creates a burst of fresh flavors in every bite. The drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze adds a perfect finishing touch.

Mini Caprese kabobs are made with simple, wholesome ingredients that are naturally gluten-free and low in calories. It’s a great way to use your cherry tomatoes and fresh basil from your garden. They are a guilt-free snack that everyone can enjoy.

Can you Make Caprese Skewers ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the skewers ahead of time on the same day you will be serving them. Refrigerate them until ready to serve. It’s best to make them the same day you will be serving them so that the basil will not be wilted or turn brown.

Timesaving Tips and Variations

• Substitute cherry tomatoes for the grape tomatoes if you wish.
• In place of the balsamic glaze, try drizzling garlic and rosemary olive oil over the salad skewers.
• Try using cantaloupe balls and prosciutto in place of the mozzarella pearls.
• Replace tomatoes with strawberries or watermelon for a sweet and savory combination.
• Your grocery store deli area will have fresh mozzarella balls and even marinated ones. The marinated mozzarella balls would also be delicious to use.
• The quality of your ingredients matters. Opt for fresh, ripe tomatoes, and high-quality mozzarella.
• If your basil leaves are too big, fold them in half to use on the skewer.

Other Easy Appetizers

• Summer Charcuterie Board
• Puff Pastry Wrapped Asparagus
• Everything Bagel Mini Pigs in a Blanket
• Easy Air Fryer Fried Ravioli

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🥣Equipment

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• 12 (4-inch) mini skewers
• Serving platter

📃Ingredients

• 12 large grape tomatoes (or use cherry tomatoes)
• ½ cup mozzarella pearls
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Directions

On a skewer place 2 small pearls of mozzarella. Then add a basil leaf. You can fold it double if it’s too big. Next, add a cherry tomato and another basil leaf and 2 more small mozzarella pearls. Repeat process for the rest of the skewers.

Place caprese skewers on a serving platter. The last step is to season with ground black pepper and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

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