Caprese on a Stick

Caprese on a Stick
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    683

Elevate your cocktail hour with these vibrant Caprese Skewers. A delightful twist on the classic Italian salad, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for effortless entertaining, offering a burst of fresh flavors in every mouthful.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    45 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    85 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Prepare the Ingredients: Gently halve the cherry tomatoes and wash the basil leaves. Ensure the mozzarella balls are drained from any excess liquid. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Assemble the Skewers: Thread a tomato half, a fresh basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto each toothpick or skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Aim for a visually appealing arrangement. (Assembly time: 20 minutes)

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Recipe View Dress the Skewers: Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring each element is lightly coated. (Dressing time: 5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Season and Serve: Sprinkle the skewers with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor. (Seasoning time: 2 minutes)

For a balsamic glaze variation: Drizzle a high-quality balsamic glaze over the skewers in addition to the olive oil for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
Consider marinating the mozzarella balls in pesto for an hour before assembly to infuse them with extra flavor.
To prevent the tomatoes from sliding off, pat them dry with a paper towel before threading them onto the skewers.
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 227 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Nolan Nolan

    Great recipe! I used a variety of colored cherry tomatoes for a more colorful presentation.

  • Priscilla Kshlerin

    I'll definitely be making these again.

  • Lea Harvey

    I added a little balsamic glaze and it was amazing!

  • Curtis Spinka

    Simple, quick, and delicious. Perfect for a summer BBQ.

  • Millie Bartell

    My kids loved helping me make these!

  • Jeff Medhurst

    The balsamic glaze took it to the next level!

  • Ward Barrows

    These were a hit at my party! So easy and everyone loved them.

  • Lucienne Frami

    Instead of toothpicks I used small rosemary branches - smelled amazing!

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