Caprese skewers are a simple yet delightful addition to any cookout or dinner party. These mini-kebabs of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and basil are topped with a drizzle of my balsamic vinegar reduction for that perfectly tangy taste.
Caprese Skewers or caprese salad skewers (as some call it) are light and crisp appetizers that are not only simple to make, but incredibly flavorful. Even though they feature only 6 common ingredients, they are packed with flavor and will have your guests reaching for more!
They’ve got all of the great elements of a caprese salad, with mini mozzarella balls, fresh basil and cherry tomatoes. And best of all, they are accented with a drizzle of my balsamic vinegar reduction that completes this tasty appetizer.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Fresh Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet & tangy – perfect for these skewers. You’ll want to keep the stems on for presentation.
- Fresh Basil: There is nothing better than the aromatic, sweet scent of fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic Vinegar: Rich, tangy and slightly acidic – perfect for our sweet vinegar reduction.
The Ingredients for Caprese Skewers
- 1 package Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 container Mozzarella Balls (mini)
- 15-20 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Sugar (granulated)
- 1/4 cup Honey
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Caprese Skewers
Making these skewers is extremely easy. You first build your tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers, and then you drizzle on your balsamic reduction.
Crafting The Balsamic Reduction
In a small sauce pan, pour in your balsamic vinegar, honey and sugar. Give it a good mix and then heat over low heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.
Continue to cook until it reduces about 20% of the original volume and the liquid becomes thick & sticky. Then remove from the heat and set aside.
Creating your Caprese Salad Skewers
Take your bamboo skewers and begin to assemble your kebabs.
Start with a fresh basil leaf, followed by a cherry tomato, mozzarella ball, then another basil. Repeat until you’ve filled up the entire skewer.
Assemble as many skewers as you have or until you run out of your ingredients.
Plate on a platter and then drizzle on your balsamic vinegar reduction – be generous, as this sweet & tangy sauce really brings your caprese skewers to life.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Can You Make Caprese Skewers Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you certain can make them ahead of time, and store them in the fridge until ready to serve. But I would recommend making them no more than 2 hours ahead because the punctured tomatoes will start to lose their firmness over time.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 container Mozzarella Balls, (mini)
- 15-20 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Sugar, (granulated)
- 1/4 cup Honey
Instructions
How To Make Caprese Skewers
- Making these skewers is extremely easy. You first build your tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers, and then you drizzle on your balsamic reduction.
Crafting The Balsamic Reduction
- In a small sauce pan, pour in your balsamic vinegar, honey and sugar. Give it a good mix and then heat over low heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.
- Continue to cook until it reduces about 20% of the original volume and the liquid becomes thick & sticky. Then remove from the heat and set aside.
Creating your Caprese Salad Skewers
- Take your bamboo skewers and begin to assemble your kebabs.
- Start with a fresh basil leaf, followed by a cherry tomato, mozzarella ball, then another basil. Repeat until you've filled up the entire skewer.
- Assemble as many skewers as you have or until you run out of your ingredients.
- Plate on a platter and then drizzle on your balsamic vinegar reduction – be generous, as this sweet & tangy sauce really brings your caprese skewers to life.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
How do you make caprese skewers?
Making these caprese skewers is extremely easy. You first build your tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers, and then you drizzle on your balsamic reduction.
Can You Make Caprese Skewers Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you certain can make these caprese skewers ahead of time, and store them in the fridge until ready to serve. But I would recommend making them no more than 2 hours ahead because the punctured tomatoes will start to lose their firmness over time.
JD
I love caprese salads so these skewers are perfect for me! I’m gonna make them for my dinner party tomorrow!
Beth
These were perfect for a backyard bbq! Simple, easy, and a great way to enjoy caprese salad that’s portable. It’s now a family favorite. Thanks for the recipe!
Juyali
This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the summer with my fresh basil. I make it all the time for guests and get so many compliments. The reduction is delicious. Thanks for the great recipe.