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Caprese Skewers Appetizer

These caprese skewers are super easy, ready in 10 minutes and perfect for entertaining. Made with 4 ingredients including mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, this appetizer is crowd pleasing and tasty. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 36 cherry tomatoes
  • 6 lices mozzarella or 24 mozzarella balls
  • 24 basil leaves
  • 6 tbsp balsamic glaze optional
  • 4 tbsp basil oil optional

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.
  2. Cut the mozzarella slices into quarters.
  3. Thread a cherry tomato on the skewer. Place the mozzarella in the middle of the basil leaf and thread on the skewers.
  4. Repeat until you run out of ingredients.
  5. Place the skewers on a plate or wooden board and serve with balsamic reduction or basil oil.

Notes

  • You can make these appetizer skewers up to 12 hours in advance. Place them on a plate, wrap with a plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • You can use other ingredients such as salami, grilled chicken and cubed bread on the skewers as well. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 775IU (16%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 775IU 16%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.