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Caprese Skewers with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze, arranged neatly on a white table in a minimalist, bright setting.

Caprese Skewers – The Easiest No-Cook Appetizer You’ll Ever Make! 🍅🧀

Looking for an appetizer that’s not just delicious but also ridiculously easy to make? Let me introduce you to Caprese Skewers. These little bites of Italian sunshine are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a laid-back lunch, a summer party, or just a snack when you’re craving something fresh. With juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze, this dish has it all. And did I mention it’s no-cook? You’ll have these beauties ready in less than 10 minutes, and trust me, they’ll disappear even faster!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 minute
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 2
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: 1.80

Equipment

  • 1 Knife
  • Skewers or toothpicks
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Serving plate
  • 1 Drizzle bottle or spoon For drizzling the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the skewers

Ingredients

  • 12 pcs Fresh Mozzarella Balls (small, bite-sized)
  • 12 pcs Cherry Tomatoes (the juicier, the better)
  • 12 pcs Fresh Basil Leaves (make sure they’re fresh for maximum flavor)
  • Balsamic glaze (as mufor a richer finishch as you like for drizzling)
  • Extra Virgin Olive oil

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
    First things first, wash your 12 pcs Cherry Tomatoes and 12 pcs Fresh Basil Leaves . Grab your 12 pcs Fresh Mozzarella Balls
    If you can’t find small ones, you can easily cut larger mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
    The key to Caprese Skewers is the freshness of the ingredients, so make sure everything is at its peak.
    12 pcs Fresh Mozzarella Balls, 12 pcs Cherry Tomatoes, 12 pcs Fresh Basil Leaves
    Fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves being washed and prepared for skewers.
  • Step 2: Assemble the Skewers
    Now for the fun part!
    Take a skewer or toothpick and begin by sliding on a cherry tomato. Follow it with a basil leaf, folding the leaf in half if it’s large.
    Next, add a mozzarella ball. Repeat the process until you’ve filled all your skewers, alternating ingredients to get that classic red, white, and green Italian flag look. 🎉
    A skewer being assembled with cherry tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball
  • Step 3: Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze
    Lay out your skewers on a serving plate and drizzle generously with Balsamic glaze.
    The glaze brings a sweet and tangy depth to the skewers, balancing the freshness of the tomatoes and basil.
    If you’re feeling extra, you can also drizzle a bit of Extra Virgin Olive oil on top for added richness.
    A hand drizzling balsamic glaze over arranged Caprese Skewers
  • Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
    And that’s it! You’ve just made a fancy-looking, delicious appetizer with minimal effort.
    Whether you’re serving these as part of a larger meal or just snacking, they’ll be a hit. Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor—what’s not to love? 🍅🧀🌿
    Finished Caprese Skewers served on a plate with balsamic glaze drizzled over.
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