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Caprese Skewers

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Servings
8 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
90

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
180

3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
270
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Ingredients

  • 24 cherry or grape tomatoes — washed and dried
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (ciliegine) — drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves — small leaves whole; larger leaves folded
  • 24 toothpicks or 6-inch bamboo skewers
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil — fruity and peppery
  • 1½ tbsp balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar — use glaze for thicker cling; if using vinegar, start with less
  • 1 tsp honey — optional, to balance tart tomatoes
  • ½ tsp kosher salt — plus more to finish
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes — optional, for gentle heat
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil — extra, torn, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or toasted sesame seeds — optional, for crunch

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry tomatoes. Drain mozzarella pearls and pat very dry until no longer glossy. Rinse and dry basil; set aside the best leaves.
  2. Thread a tomato, then a folded basil leaf, then a mozzarella pearl, and finish with another tomato on each pick for a tidy, stable stack.
  3. Continue assembling until all ingredients are used, arranging skewers on a platter as you go.
  4. Whisk olive oil, balsamic glaze (or a smaller amount of vinegar), honey (optional), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until glossy and lightly thickened. Taste and adjust.
  5. Drizzle the dressing in a thin zigzag over the skewers so it clings without puddling.
  6. Scatter torn basil over the top, finish with a final pinch of salt, and add toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds if using.
  7. Let mozzarella sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes before assembling for best flavor.
  8. Use a thicker balsamic glaze if transporting so it won’t drip; dress just before serving.
  9. Assemble up to 6 hours ahead without dressing; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 10–15 minutes, then drizzle and serve.

Notes

Best the day made. Assemble up to 6 hours ahead without dressing; cover and refrigerate. Before serving, let sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes, then drizzle and finish with salt. Store leftovers up to 1 day; replace any darkened basil with fresh. Do not freeze.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/caprese-skewers/