Italian
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic
Cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil on skewers with aged balsamic
cold_biteEasyItalian
Prep15 min0Total15 minServes24Temproom-temp
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Ingredients
- 24cherry tomatoes
- 24ciliegine mozzarella(small fresh mozzarella balls)
- 24fresh basil leaves(small)
- 3 tbspextra virgin olive oil(best quality)
- 3 tbspaged balsamic vinegar(or balsamic glaze)
- flaky sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Make Ahead
Prep components ahead but assemble close to serving. Tomatoes and mozzarella release liquid over time.
Instructions
- 1Thread onto small skewer: tomato, basil leaf (folded), mozzarella
- 2Arrange on serving platter
- 3Drizzle generously with olive oil
- 4Drizzle with balsamic
- 5Season with flaky salt and pepper
- 6Serve within 1 hour of assembly
- 7Can also serve components deconstructed on platter
Notes
Pro Tips
Use room temperature tomatoes for best flavor. Quality matters: get fresh mozzarella packed in water, not pre-shredded. Aged balsamic is worth it - no need to reduce.
History & Origin
Insalata caprese originated on the island of Capri in the early 20th century. The combination represents Italian flag colors and showcases the Italian philosophy of highlighting perfect, simple ingredients.
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