Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
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.
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
There are so many variations you can make of this recipe! View the full blog post for more ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg
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