Having a party? Need a quick appetizer idea? These Mini Caprese Skewers are perfect for any occasion.
One of my favorite appetizers when dining out at some of our favorite Italian restaurants is most definitely the Caprese Salad. I love the slices of soft mozzarella cheese paired with the juicy, succulent tomato slices. Add in the basil and balsamic reduction and I’m good as done, y’all. The flavors are out of this world delicious.
While there is absolutely nothing wrong with the traditional Caprese Salad, I thought it could use a little makeover. Something more trendy, and adorable, I might add. My two boys won’t touch the traditional Caprese Salad, but they’ll devour these Mini Caprese Skewers.
And because I’m such a big fan of easy recipes, like normal, this is one that anybody can make!
This easy recipe can be doubled and even tripled. And I would highly recommend it. Unless, of course, you’re making them for yourself. These always seem to fly off the plate.
I picked up mini skewers from my local World Market, but I also found them on Amazon. You could also just use toothpicks if that’s all you have on hand.
Man, just looking at these pictures makes me want to get back in the kitchen and make another batch (that I’ll hide so I can eat them all by myself….).
Mini Caprese Skewers Recipe
Mini Caprese Skewers
Soft, milky mozzarella paired with juicy, succulent tomatoes, basil and a balsamic reduction make these incredibly adorable and delicious Mini Caprese Skewers.
Ingredients
- 5 cherry tomatoes, halved crosswise
- 10 bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls)
- 10 small or 5 medium fresh basil leaves (if using larger leaves, cut in half)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper, optional
- 10 mini bamboo skewers
Instructions
See how easy these Mini Caprese Skewers are, y’all — and they’re so good too!
Don’t forget to pin these Mini Caprese Skewers to your favorite boards on Pinterest so that you don’t lose it. And if we’re not friends on Pinterest, let’s be friends.
Here are a few more ways to use cherry tomatoes:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grape Tomatoes with Bacon
- Grilled Bratwurst Kabobs
- Fresh Corn and Pasta Salad
- Quick and Easy Breakfast Pie
- Green Bean and Tuna Salad
- Greek Turkey and Olive Tapenade Pita
What’s your favorite way to use cherry tomatoes?
Michelle F says
Those look so good and fresh. What a beautiful little appetizer too.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
The thing is, I would be eating them as I made them, so none of them would ever make it out to anyone else LOL!
MJ L. says
Oh yummy these are my fav! Great for appetizers!!!!
Pam says
This is so cute. I love caprese salad so these would be the perfect appetizer for me.
Emerald says
Those are so cute, and they look delicious! This is the perfect healthy snack for me in my new year of health.
Liz Mays says
These are so pretty and they’d make wonderful party appetizers. We all love cherry tomatoes and they sound great with some mozzarella.
Michele says
My absolute favorite way to eat cherry tomatoes—why I just pop them in mouth!! This does sound like a great appetizer for a party or if I am in the mood to pair those yummy tomatoes with mozzarella and a basil leaf you say–wonder how a mint leaf would taste?
LydiaF says
I can smell that fresh basil from here! These look great.
Liz Mays says
YES! That’s my favorite part. I could eat an entire basil plant in one sitting if I’m honest.
Marcie W. says
Caprese is one of my favorite appetizers and seeing the combo on skewers is nothing short of genius! These would make a great addition to my clean eating plan.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I love, love, love making these. Sometimes I get really creative and add green or black olives on them. Makes for a nice pop of flavor.
Alicia says
These look good. I would probably eat them while making them.
Brandy says
I have never heard the word caprese, ever, but this looks way too good not to try at least once.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That looks interesting to try. Skewers make food fun.
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Ensalata Caprese is my favorite! These skewers are not only so cute but cutting the tomato in half to it stands up is genius! A tray of these would not be safe left alone with me!
Nicole Escat says
It looks good and fantastic, I’ve never tried it. I’m sure I’m gonna make this.
Stacey says
These look real tasty and easy to make. I like that they are all-natural. I will be sharing this with my father, as we are both on a sugar-free diet approach for the new year.
Jeanine says
Yum these look fabulous. I would love to have these at a get together I’m having in a few weeks. I bet they’d really go over well!
Eliza Ferree says
I keep thinking “oh those are so cute. They are tiny little salads on a stick.” Now I know that’s not what they are but still. I bet I could get my boys to eat them if I called them that. These would make great snack ideas for a football party or a BBQ. Sorry BBQ is on the brain with all the weird weather we are having. I’ve never tried caprese but I love tomatoes and mozzarella or jack.By the way I like cherry tomatoes tossed in my salad.
Christie says
I love the addition of the skewers for a tasty bite! Such a delicious appetizer idea