Caprese skewers are simple to make! These skewers are based on the recipe for insalata Caprese but served as a smaller version as Caprese kabobs. So let’s start!
Recipe Origin
This Caprese skewers recipe is based on the insalata Caprese appetizer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy and fast to make
- You only need a few ingredients
- No cooking is required
What You Need for this Recipe
Ingredients for Caprese Salad Skewers
To make Caprese salad on a stick you will need 7 ingredients.
There are three main ingredients in this recipe.
The first is mini Bocconcini, the second is grape tomatoes and the third is fresh basil leaves.
For the Caprese dressing and seasoning you will need 4 ingredients.
The first is extra virgin olive oil, the second is sea salt, the third is finely ground black pepper and the last is balsamic glaze to drizzle on at the end.
Tools
You will need the following to prepare the skewers:
-A small bowl,
-Measuring spoons (1/4 teaspoon, teaspoon, tablespoon),
-Spoon,
-4 skewers (8 inches long), and
-Large Serving plate (about 10 inches wide/long).
How to Make Caprese Skewers: Step-by-Step Instructions
Caprese kabobs are so simple to make! First drain out 12 mini Bocconcini and place in the small bowl. Next wash 12 grape tomatoes and add to the same bowl. Then add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the bowl. Now sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper. Using a spoon, mix together the ingredients.
Now for the assembly….Take one of the mini Bocconcini balls and insert the skewer until the cheese is at the bottom. Next take one of the fresh basil leaves, fold it in half and insert the skewer through the middle of the folded basil leaf.
Now take one of the grape tomatoes and insert on the skewer until it reaches the basil leaf.
Next repeat this same step for a second set on the same skewer.
Lastly, for the finishing touch, drizzle with some balsamic glaze. Balsamic Glaze can usually be found in regular grocery stores or you can make your own using balsamic vinegar. Check out this recipe here for making your own homemade balsamic glaze.
Recipe Tips
So how or when should you serve these? Well first this recipe makes a great party appetizer. It’s easy for people to help themselves because of the small size and individual serving. These can also added to other appetizers, such as this small simple charcuterie board. Finally, this also makes a great side dish for a lunch or barbecue, especially where finger type foods are being served.
FAQs
What If I Can’t Find Mini Bocconcini?
You can always take a larger size fresh mozzarella ball and cut it into smaller pieces.
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Caprese Skewers
Caprese skewers are simple to make! These skewers are based on the recipe for insalata Caprese but served as a smaller version as Caprese kabobs. So let’s start!
You will need the following to prepare the skewers:
-A small bowl,
-Measuring spoons (1/4 teaspoon, teaspoon, tablespoon),
-Spoon,
-4 skewers (8 inches long), and
-Large Serving plate (about 10 inches wide/long).
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
12 Mini Bocconcini Balls
12 Grape Tomatoes
12 Medium Fresh Basil Leaves
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- First drain out 12 mini Bocconcini and place in the small bowl.
- Next wash 12 grape tomatoes and add to the same bowl.
- Then add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the bowl.
- Now sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper.
- Using a spoon, mix together the ingredients.
- Now for the assembly….Take one of the mini Bocconcini balls and insert the skewer until the cheese is at the bottom.
- Next take one of the fresh basil leaves, fold it in half and insert the skewer through the middle of the folded basil leaf.
- Now take one of the grape tomatoes and insert on the skewer until it reaches the basil leaf.
- Next repeat this same step for a second set on the same skewer.
- Lastly, for the finishing touch, drizzle with some balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian American