Caprese Skewers

jeffraben.com/recipes · No. 65

Caprese Skewers - healthy and delicious caprese salad threaded on bamboo skewers with fresh cherry and grape tomatoes, Italian basil and mozzarella balls, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Recipe no.: #65
Course: Appetizer
Makes: 12 sticks
Prep: 10 min
Source: Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

12 cherry tomatoes
12 fresh mozzarella balls 1/3 oz. (9⅖ g) cherry size (BelGioioso All-Natural Cheese Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine)
12 large fresh basil leaves
12 grape tomatoes
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
balsamic vinegar for drizzling
salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

Thread 1 cherry tomato, 2 mozzarella balls, 2 basil leaves, and 1 grape tomato onto a wooden or bamboo skewer or toothpick. Repeat to make the remaining skewers.
Arrange the skewers on a platter and drizzle with olive oil, followed by balsamic vinegar. Season generously with salt and pepper and serve. The skewers may be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours; serve chilled or at room temperature.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, Small Plates, by Brigit Binns (Oxmoor House, 2007). Cuisine: Italian Recipes. Author: Bee Yinn Low. 4.45 from 38 votes. Nutrition — Serving: 12 skewers | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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