Caprese Skewers

These fun and flavorful caprese skewers are just what you need at your next party. Mini skewers are threaded with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a classic caprese touch.

No summer dinner party is complete without a giant caprese salad. It’s simple, fresh, and the layers of juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella is a personal favorite of mine. But when I want my guests to enjoy these flavors in bite sized form – these caprese skewers are always a hit!

They’re super fun and always look festive on a platter. Plus, they only take a few minutes to make – you can even make them ahead of time! So if you know you’ve got a hungry crowd, I’d double the recipe. These always disappear fast!

What You’ll Need For Caprese Skewers

Caprese salads are all about using fresh summer ingredients. And with tomatoes and basil in peak season, I recommend grabbing the highest quality you can find. It makes all the difference!

• Tomatoes: Both cherry or grape tomatoes will work here. But if you want a juicier tomato bite and a perfectly round shape, cherry tomatoes are best.
• Mozzarella Balls: Since you want the mozzarella balls about the same size as the tomatoes, look for containers of ciliegine mozzarella balls. And for a little extra flavor, buy the marinated ones!
• Basil Leaves: Any size basil leaves work, but if you’re using large leaves just fold them in half as you thread them on.
• Balsamic Glaze: Making a homemade balsamic glaze is a cinch, but you can also use a store-bought version.

Once you’ve got all your ingredients, make sure to grab a pack of wooden skewers! You should be able to find them at your local market on online.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How To Make Caprese Skewers

Once you’ve got all your ingredients, assembly comes super easy. Here’s how to make them.

• Assemble the skewers. You can honestly assemble in any combination. But I like to start with a cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf, mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and lastly another tomato.
• Drizzle on the good stuff. Right before serving, drizzle the skewers with balsamic glaze and you’re ready to go!

The Best Make Ahead Appetizer

On a time crunch? Make these caprese skewers up to four hours in advance and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

And if you’ve got leftovers (which I highly doubt you will), they will keep for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.

More Easy, Bite Sized Appetizers

You can honestly never have too many bite sized appetizer recipes up your sleeve. And these ones are classic crowd favorites!

If you make these caprese skewers, let me know how they turned out! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

Caprese Skewers

These flavorful caprese skewers are the perfect appetizer for your next party! They’re threaded with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

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

• Arrange the skewers on a plate and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

Calories: 35kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 67mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 187IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1mg

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