Caprese Skewers
Caprese Skewers - healthy and delicious caprese salad threaded on bamboo skewers with fresh cherry and grape tomatoes, Italian basil and mozzarella balls, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Servings: 12 sticks
Ingredients
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 fresh mozzarella balls 1/3 oz. (9⅖ g) cherry size (BelGioioso All-Natural Cheese Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine)
- 12 large fresh basil leaves
- 12 grape tomatoes
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- balsamic vinegar for drizzling
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Thread 1 cherry tomato, 2 mozzarella balls, 2 basil leaves, and 1 grape tomato onto a wooden or bamboo skewer or toothpick. Repeat to make the remaining skewers.
- Arrange the skewers on a platter and drizzle with olive oil, followed by balsamic vinegar. Season generously with salt and pepper and serve. The skewers may be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, Small Plates, by Brigit Binns (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Nutrition
Serving: 12skewers | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g