Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze: This classic recipe is the perfect addition to any party or get together! These Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are so easy to put together and make a fun snack or appetizer. Take the traditional Caprese Salad and give it a twist.
Ingredients
- 16 Red Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 16 Yellow Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 32 Medium Fresh Basil Leaves, washed and patted dry
- 16 Ciliegine (Mini Mozzarella Balls)
- 1 c. Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 T. High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to drizzle
What You’ll Need
- 16 6″ Wooden Skewers
- Serving Platter
- Small Sauté Pan
Instructions
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
- Thread a red tomato onto a wooden skewer. Next, fold one basil leaf in half with the dark side facing out, and add it to the skewer. Add one mini Mozzarella ball, followed by another folded basil leaf, and one yellow cherry tomato.
- Repeat these steps with the remaining tomatoes, basil, and Mozzarella until you have 16 completed skewers. Arrange on a serving platter and set aside.
- To prepare the glaze, add the balsamic vinegar to a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the glaze from heat and allow to cool for several minutes.
- Add salt and black pepper over the completed skewers.
- Drizzle the glaze over the skewers, along with some extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.
Tips
The tomatoes and Mozzarella should all be about the same size so they can fit nicely together on the skewers.
If the balsamic glaze is still warm, it may start to melt the cheese soon upon contact. If possible, avoid dripping the glaze on the cheese pieces while drizzling it over the skewers.
Caprese Salad Skewers Variations
Use whatever color of cherry tomatoes you can find, or whichever ones you like the best!
Big cheese lover? Double up on the Mozzarella and use less tomatoes.
Some prosciutto would be a lovely addition to these skewers as well.
Storage
These Caprese Salad Skewers are best when they are fresh, I would not recommend preparing ahead of time or storing for later.
Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Equipment
- 16 6 inch Wooden Skewers
- 1 Serving Platter
Ingredients
- 16 Red Cherry Tomatoes
- 16 Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
- 32 Fresh Basil Leaves medium size, washed and patted dry
- 16 Ciliegine (Mini Mozzarella Balls)
- 1 c Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 T High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional, to drizzle
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thread a red cherry tomato onto a wooden skewer.16 Red Cherry Tomatoes
- Fold one basil leaf in half, dark side facing out, and add it to the skewer.32 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Add one mini Mozzarella ball.16 Ciliegine (Mini Mozzarella Balls)
- Follow with another folded basil leaf.32 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Add one yellow cherry tomato.16 Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
- Repeat these steps with the remaining tomatoes, basil, and Mozzarella until you have 16 completed skewers. Arrange on a serving platter and set aside.
- To prepare the glaze, add balsamic vinegar to a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume, approximately 8-10 minutes.1 c Balsamic Vinegar
- Remove the glaze from heat and allow to cool for several minutes.1 c Balsamic Vinegar
- Add salt and black pepper over the completed skewers.Salt and Black Pepper
- Drizzle the glaze over the skewers, along with some extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.1 c Balsamic Vinegar, 2 T High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Notes
Nutrition
