These caprese salad skewers are a guaranteed crowd pleaser, SUPER easy to assamble, and deliciously fresh. Made with just three basic ingredients, this is one the best vegetarian appetizer recipes to make this summer. Double or triple the quantities if you serve them at a party (they go in no time!).
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Caprese salad skewers
Servings: 6
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Katia
Equipment
6 bamboo or wooden skewers
Ingredients
12 baby mozzarella balls (in water)
12cherry tomatoes
12fresh basil leaves
½tablespoonextra virgin olive oil, to drizzle
salt, to sprinkle
freshly ground black pepper, to sprinkle
balsamic glaze or basil pesto, to drizzle (optional)
Instructions
Layer a basil leaf, a cherry tomato and a mini mozzarella ball onto a skewer followed by another fresh basil leaf, and repeat if your skewer is long enough. Otherwise use another skewer to make 12 small servings.
Place all your lovely skewers on a serving plate, season with fine salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. You can also drizzle them with some basil pesto or balsamic glaze, if you wish. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: these Caprese salad skewers keep well in the fridge in airtight container for about 24 hours. However, the basil leaves might turn brown in the fridge.Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving and are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.