Caprese Skewers
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Caprese Skewers
Description
The dish features individually skewered fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and ripe cherry tomatoes. These ingredients are combined in order with basil at the top, followed by mozzarella and tomato. Bread pieces with crust are also skewered to anchor the ingredients, adding a crunchy texture contrast and preventing the skewer from slipping. A balsamic reduction, made by simmering balsamic vinegar until reduced by half, adds a glossy, sweet-tart drizzle that complements the fresh flavors.
The balsamic reduction can be prepared ahead of time and stored refrigerated for up to two weeks, making the skewers easy to assemble when needed. This appetizer is ideal for gatherings or light snacks, presenting a fresh and colorful option without heavy preparation.
Ingredients
Caprese Skewers
- 1 lb. cherry tomato
- 18 mozzarella balls (1 oz. each)
- 1 large bunch basil fresh
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread or another crusty loaf
Balsamic Reduction
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Make the Balsamic Reduction
- Heat the balsamic vinegar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat.
- Cook down the vinegar, stirring occasionally.
- When the vinegar has reduced by half, remove from the heat, and cool.
- This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so it can be made in advance.
Make the Skewers
- Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces. You’ll want to use pieces that have crust so that it can serve as an anchor for these skewers. The crustless pieces of bread do not have enough heft to hold the weight of the grape and mozzarella.
- Wash and dry the tomatoes. Set aside.
- Unwrap the mozzarella balls. Set aside.
- Wash and separate the basil leaves. Pat dry. Set aside.
- Using a long, decorative toothpick, skewer the basil, mozzarella and tomato in that order. (You’ll want the basil to be at the top of the skewers, so be sure to put those on first, followed by the mozzarella and tomatoes.)
- Choose a sturdy piece of bread and skewer it on the bottom so it can serve as the base.
- Repeat until all the skewers have been made.
- Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate until time to serve. These can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge!
- When serving, drizzle the skewers with a little bit of the balsamic reduction, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 54skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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