Valentine Caprese Skewers with Balsamic
Delightfully fresh and simple Caprese Skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze and finished with olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or party snack, these skewers combine classic Italian flavors in a bite-sized presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Caprese Skewers
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 20 small appetizer skewers or toothpicks
Seasoning & Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduce ¼ cup balsamic vinegar)
- Pinch of salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Assemble Skewers: Thread one cherry tomato, one fresh basil leaf, and one mini mozzarella ball onto each of the 20 small appetizer skewers or toothpicks, creating uniform bite-sized Caprese skewers.
- Arrange and Oil: Arrange the assembled skewers neatly on a white platter or serving dish. Using a brush, lightly coat each skewer with olive oil to add a subtle richness and enhance the flavors.
- Season: Sprinkle a small pinch of salt and cracked black pepper evenly over the skewers to amplify their natural flavors without overpowering them.
- Drizzle Balsamic Glaze: Just before serving, drizzle thin lines of balsamic glaze atop the skewers to provide a sweet and tangy contrast that complements the fresh ingredients.
- Optional Chilling: Chill the platter briefly in the refrigerator if desired, which helps the glaze set slightly and promotes a cleaner, more elegant presentation.
Notes
- Pat the mini mozzarella balls dry with paper towels before assembling to ensure the olive oil and balsamic glaze adhere well.
- Use heirloom or mixed-color cherry tomatoes to create a more visually appealing and modern presentation.
- For an upscale touch, garnish each skewer with a micro basil leaf on top to elevate the look for fine dining occasions.
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