Caprese Skewers
These caprese skewers with balsamic glaze drizzle are so delicious and fun to eat! The marinated mozzarella adds great flavor, and the tomatoes and basil make this recipe to fresh-tasting.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small mozzarella balls aka "ciliegine" mozzarella, see note below
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning plus more to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 24 round cherry tomatoes not the oval-shaped grape tomatoes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling not balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Make sure you have twelve 6-inch bamboo skewers ready.
- Marinate mozzarella: In a bowl, combine the mozzarella balls with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Let it sit for 15 minutes. It’s a quick marinade, but you can also marinate for up to 3 days if desired. Note: Olive oil solidifies when refrigerated, simply let it come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Assemble each skewer: Start with 1 tomato, basil, 2 marinated mozzarella cheese balls, basil, and 1 tomato. Repeat until you have 12 skewers.
- Arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Small mozzarella balls are also known as “ciliegine.” An 8-ounce container usually comes with 24 balls.
- Cherry tomatoes: Find round cherry tomatoes that are about the same size as the cheese. Try not to use oval-shaped grape tomatoes for presentation.
- Marinate mozzarella up to 3 days in advance. The oil may solidify in the fridge. Let it sit on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the oil to come to room temp.
- Make ahead:
- If making and serving the same day: Assemble as directed and keep refrigerated for up to 1 day (covered), but add the balsamic glaze right before serving.
- If making 1+ day in advance: Assemble, but don’t marinate the cheese, as the oil may cause the basil to soften. When ready to serve, drizzle the mozzarella balls with a mixture of olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Finish with balsamic glaze.
- Mozzarella: If you can’t find small mozzarella, buy the larger ones and cut them into cubes.
- Balsamic: Not a fan of balsamic? Try this lemon basil vinaigrette instead.
- Dried Italian seasoning: Fresh herbs of your choice. Thyme, rosemary, and oregano work great here.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 0.4mg