Fresh Mini Flag Caprese Skewers Easy Recipe for Party Appetizers
These Fresh Mini Flag Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are quick to assemble, colorful, and perfect bite-sized appetizers featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with a sweet tangy balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt like Maldon)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Mini wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves gently under cold water. Pat dry thoroughly. Drain the mozzarella balls and set them aside on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- If cherry tomatoes are large, halve them lengthwise; smaller tomatoes can be kept whole.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Take a mini wooden skewer or toothpick and thread a cherry tomato first, followed by a folded basil leaf, then a mozzarella ball, and finish with another basil leaf and tomato to resemble a mini flag pattern. Repeat until all ingredients are used, about 20 skewers.
- Place the finished skewers neatly on a serving platter, spacing them to allow for balsamic glaze drizzling without pooling.
- Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, lightly drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers.
- Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top to enhance flavors and add crunch.
Notes
Assemble skewers close to serving time for best freshness. Keep balsamic glaze separate until just before serving to prevent sogginess. For a dairy-free version, substitute mozzarella with firm tofu cubes or marinated artichoke hearts. Optionally, lightly grill skewers for 1-2 minutes for a warm variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1.5
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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