Caprese Skewers Recipe

My easy Caprese Skewers recipe is the perfect no-bake appetizer to serve at your next party! These grab-and-go bites look fancy, but are assembled in 5 minutes using fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella balls. You can also make them ahead, then drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve! It’s a winning classic Italian combination your friends will rave about.

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Caprese Skewers Video

Watch me make the easiest and cutest Caprese Skewers. If you like classic Caprese Salad, you’ll love these! My Caprese salad skewers turn the classic Caprese salad into finger food. If you want to be really fancy, you can call this Caprese Antipasto (Italian for appetizer).

They have all the classic flavors–fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with an irresistible drizzle of Balsamic Glaze to bring it all together. These are next-level delicious and aren’t they cute?

Caprese Skewers are the perfect appetizer because I build the skewers in minutes and they are so simple to serve on a platter. They are fresh, healthy, and so tasty. I first served these at my sister’s baby shower years ago, and everyone raved, so I’ve made these countless times since then, but I’ve streamlined the recipe even more by using mozzarella balls instead of cutting chunks and leaving the tomatoes whole instead of halving them.

Caprese Skewers Recipe Ingredients

You only need 3 ingredients, plus a simple dressing, to make these classic Italian Caprese Skewers, so opt for the freshest ingredients for the best flavor.

• Tomatoes – cherry or grape tomatoes work best since they keep all their juiciness inside. We’ll use about 20 cherry tomatoes, or one carton. For variety, try multi-colored tomatoes.
• Basil – choose basil that is uniformly green in color and avoid any leaves with brown spots. Store the basil like a bouquet of flowers in a cup of water covered loosely by a zip-top bag on the counter until ready to use.
• Mozzarella pearls – one container or about 3-4 oz. I love these fresh mozzarella balls. They come ready to use. I usually use the plain, but it works with marinated mozzarella pearls or even diced fresh mozzarella.
• Balsamic glaze – my homemade Balsamic glaze is incredibly simple to make and tastes great on everything from grilled chicken to fruit. There’s no shame in using store-bought glaze when you’re short on time.
• Extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper – this simple combination perfectly seasons the caprese skewers

How to Make Caprese Skewers

Let’s build the appetizer! You’ll need 10 small skewers or cocktail picks. I found these cute small bamboo skewers and I love that they have a little handle which makes them easy to serve. You can also use toothpicks to make 20 mini skewers.

1. Skewer ingredients in order – tomato, basil, and mozzarella pearl–and then repeat so you have two of each item. Cut the tomatoes in half if they are too large and fold the basil if needed.

2. Arrange the completed Caprese skewers on a platter in a single layer.
3. Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the skewers just before serving and season with salt and pepper.

My easy Caprese skewers are an easy and elegant appetizer with just 3 ingredients, plus a simple dressing. You’ll love the fresh flavors of Classic Caprese Salad in a convenient grab-and-go form. Try these for your next event to see them fly off the plate!

Caprese Skewers

My Caprese Skewers Appetizer is incredibly easy to make with only 3 ingredients plus the easiest dressing, and best of all, there’s no cooking required! They have all the classic Caprese Salad flavors of tomato, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic in an easy-to-eat appetizer. Your guests will love these!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 10 small skewers

• 20 cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, *rinsed and patted dry
• 20 fresh basil leaves, *rinsed and patted dry
• 20 mozzarella pearls, or diced fresh mozzarella, *patted dry
• 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze, for drizzling
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling
• sea salt or kosher salt, for sprinkling, preferably a coarse salt

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• Skewer your tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil onto your small skewers, then repeat so you’ll end up with 2 tomatoes, 2 cheese balls and 2 basil leaves on each skewer. Fold the larger basil leaves as needed when skewering.

• Arrange the skewers on a platter in a single layer. You can cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours at this point if making them ahead then add dressing just before serving.

• Drizzle with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper and serve.

*Pat dry the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Moisture will wilt the basil and will cause the glaze to slide off.
Make-Ahead – You can assemble the skewers up to 8 hours ahead without any dressing or seasoning. Cover and refrigerate the caprese skewers. Add oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper just before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Once the skewers are seasoned, they start to soften and discolor with longer storage. 

47kcal Calories2g Carbs2g Protein3g Fat1g Saturated Fat0.2g Polyunsaturated Fat2g Monounsaturated Fat7mg Cholesterol57mg Sodium83mg Potassium0.3g Fiber1g Sugar266IU Vitamin A8mg Vitamin C48mg Calcium0.3mg Iron

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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