Description
Mouthwatering caprese salad skewers blend classic Italian flavors with modern presentation. Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil create a simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 12 mini mozzarella balls (about 170 g or 6 oz)
- 24 basil leaves
- extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- balsamic reduction (for drizzling)
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully select ripe, vibrant cherry tomatoes and inspect for optimal freshness.
- Alternate threading halved cherry tomatoes, creamy mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves onto wooden or metal skewers with elegant precision.
- Systematically create uniform skewers, ensuring balanced composition and visual appeal.
- Gently transfer assembled skewers onto a pristine serving platter.
- Delicately cascade extra-virgin olive oil across the arranged skewers, allowing the golden liquid to shimmer.
- Artfully drizzle rich, glossy balsamic reduction in elegant zigzag patterns over the appetizer.
- Sprinkle premium sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate flavor complexity.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature within 15-20 minutes of preparation to maintain ingredient integrity and maximize taste experience.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture in your skewers.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality mozzarella balls to enhance the overall taste of the dish.
- Use extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction for a more sophisticated and rich flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb option, these skewers are naturally suitable and can be served as a quick appetizer or light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg