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These Caprese Skewers are so easy to put together and keto-friendly. Ready in just minutes with no fuss required, these make a perfect appetizer for a party or gathering.
Recipe Overview
Having some sort of Caprese salad on your dinner when you are having a party or family gathering is a must. But these Caprese skewers are much more fun and fancy when you are having people over. Set them up on a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar or glaze, salt and pepper, and olive oil. The dried basil leaves are really optional but a nice little addition.
Before you get started
- For best results, use cherry or grape tomatoes.
- You can use mozzarella balls or slices of mozzarella.
- Fresh mozzarella is great, but you can use cubed marinated mozzarella if that’s what’s available.
- Don’t skip on the balsamic! It really brings out the flavor of the cheese and tomatoes.
- If you want a really lovely presentation, go for little bamboo skewers instead of toothpicks – they look so lovely!
- If you have big basil leaves, fold them over and skewer them. Easier to get them in your mouth
- For parties, it can be fun to lay out some other dipping sauces and variations of flavored balsamic.
Common Questions
what is Caprese?
A Caprese recipe is typically made up of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. It is traditionally eaten as a as a salad. There are other ways you can enjoy Caprese. You can stuff them in chicken and bake in the oven, baked over pasta, on a toast, over grilled chicken breast, stuffed with grilled cheese sandwich, or in a chicken panini. There are many different ways you can get creative with the way you east Caprese!
What do you serve with Caprese?
Even though you can enjoy Caprese the way it is as its simple form, which is fresh sliced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic reduction, it is most times served with some sort of crunchy toast or bread. Similar to the bread used for bruschetta.
Making caprese skewers ahead of time
Make-ahead by no more than half a day. Prepare these Caprese Skewers, then cover tightly with plastic wrap, store in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Drizzle balsamic over the skewers just before serving.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Cherry tomatoes: Grape tomatoes will work here, too.
- Mozzarella Balls: There are different sizes out there. Don’t get the pearls, they will be too small.
- Olive Oil: This can’t be swapped.
- Basil Leaves: I recommend using fresh basil leaves.
- Balsamic Vinegar or Glaze: Highly recommend using this. It just doesn’t taste the same without.
- Salt & Pepper
- Dried Basil Leaves (optional)
Caprese Skewers
Ingredients
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes
- 12 Mozzarella Balls
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 12 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2-3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, or balsamic glaze
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Dried basil leaves, optional
Instructions
- Place 12 Cherry Tomatoes, 12 Mozzarella Balls, and 12 Fresh Basil Leaves on a skewer or toothpick. (one of each)
- Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar and 2 tablespoons Olive Oil. Finish with Salt and Pepper to taste, and Dried basil leaves if using.
Notes
- For best results, use cherry or grape tomatoes.
- You can use mozzarella balls or slices of mozzarella.
- Fresh mozzarella is great, but you can use cubed marinated mozzarella if that’s what’s available.
- Don’t skip on the balsamic! It brings out the flavor of the cheese and tomatoes.
- If you want a really lovely presentation, go for little bamboo skewers instead of toothpicks – they look so lovely!
- If you have big basil leaves, fold them over and skewer them. Easier to get them in your mouth. For parties, it can be fun to lay out some other dipping sauces and variations of flavored balsamic.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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