These Caprese skewers are one of the best summer appetizers! Topped with balsamic glaze, they’re fresh, easy to make, and super quick to assemble!

two plates served with caprese skewers garnished with blasamic glazed and basil leaves. A small bowl with a spoon and more balsamic glaze on the side

Why you will love this recipe

You will only need 4 ingredients to make this recipe.

These mini Caprese skewers are fresh, easy, and super quick to make.

It’s a vegetarian appetizer that you can prep a few hours ahead.

close up of a plate with caprese skewers

Ingredients for this recipe

Tomatoes: Ensure you use cherry tomatoes. They should be close in size to the mozzarella balls. Otherwise, you can cut them in halves.

Fresh mozzarella balls: Use mini mozzarella balls.

Basil: Fresh basil leaves will add extra freshness.

Balsamic glaze: You can use your favorite brand.

ingredients for Caprese skewers. Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic glaze

How to make this recipe

First, cut cherry tomatoes in half and dry the mozzarella balls on a paper or tea towel to absorb excess moisture.

Thread a cherry tomato half on each skewer, followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and finally another tomato half.

Place them on a plate and drizzle balsamic glaze on top.

Tips for making this recipe

What to do if you can’t find mini mozzarella balls: If you can’t find mini mozzarella balls, you can cut a fresh mozzarella into cubes or cut small balls in half as we did.

Ensure you dry mozzarella balls before you thread them: Place the mozzarella cheese balls in a folded piece of paper towel. Add another folded piece of paper towel on top and gently squeeze to remove excess liquid. This step will prevent them from releasing liquid when plated.

Recipe variations: If you’re not a fan of balsamic glaze, you can add pesto on top or make a dressing with olive oil and dried oregano. It will taste so good as well!

a hand holding a spoon with balsamic glaze over the skewers

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two plates served with skewers and a small bowl with balsamic glaze on the side

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Caprese Skewers

Author: Rita
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 14 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mix
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These Caprese skewers are one of the best summer appetizer recipes! They’re vegetarian, super easy to make, and you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make them!

Ingredients

Scale

7 oz cherry tomatoes (200 g)
4.40 oz mini mozzarella balls (125 g)
1 handful basil leaves
3 tbsp balsamic glaze

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Instructions

First, cut cherry tomatoes in half and dry the mozzarella balls on a paper or tea towel to absorb excess moisture.
Thread a cherry tomato half on each skewer, followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and finally another tomato half.
Place them on a plate and drizzle balsamic glaze on top.

Notes

What to do if you can’t find mini mozzarella balls: If you can’t find mini mozzarella balls, you can cut a fresh mozzarella into cubes or cut small balls in half as we did.

Ensure you dry mozzarella balls before you thread them: Place the mozzarella cheese balls in a folded piece of paper towel. Add another folded piece of paper towel on top and gently squeeze to remove excess liquid. This step will prevent them from releasing liquid when plated.

Recipe variations: If you’re not a fan of balsamic glaze, you can add pesto on top or make a dressing with olive oil and dried oregano. It will taste so good as well!

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