Caprese Skewers
These Caprese skewers are a delightful and refreshing gluten-free appetizer, perfect for parties or a light snack. Featuring fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze, they're a simple yet elegant treat.
15 min
Total Time
6
Servings
easy
Difficulty
15 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 pint Fresh Mozzarella Balls (Bocconcini)
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Glaze
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 20-25 Wooden Skewers
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly. Gently pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Drain the mozzarella balls from their liquid and pat them dry as well.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano to create a flavorful marinade.
- 4
Assemble the skewers by alternating a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf. Repeat this pattern until the skewer is mostly filled, leaving a small space at the end for handling.
- 5
Brush the assembled skewers lightly with the olive oil and herb mixture, ensuring each tomato, mozzarella ball, and basil leaf is coated.
- 6
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
- 7
Serve immediately or chill for later. Best if consumed within a few hours to maintain freshness.
Tips & Notes
- •Soak the wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before assembling to prevent them from burning if grilling.
- •For a more intense flavor, marinate the mozzarella balls in the olive oil mixture for at least 30 minutes before assembling the skewers.
- •If you don't have balsamic glaze, you can reduce balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until it thickens into a glaze-like consistency.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.