Caprese Skewer Wreath
A festive and elegant Caprese skewer wreath, perfect for appetizers. This dish features cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 1 large bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each small skewer.
- Repeat the pattern until all ingredients are used, or until skewers are full.
- Arrange the skewers in a circular pattern on a large platter or serving board to form a wreath.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the Caprese skewer wreath just before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the mozzarella balls in olive oil and Italian herbs for 30 minutes before assembling.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, you can use baby spinach leaves as an alternative.
- To make your own balsamic glaze, simmer balsamic vinegar over low heat until it reduces and thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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