Caprese Salad Skewers

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I love entertaining, but it’s lot of work. Throw my tiny kitchen into the mix, and things get even more complicated.

So I tend to keep things really simple, but still completely delicious. These Caprese Salad Skewers are one of my favorite appetizers, and they take minutes to make!

Is there anything better than a Caprese Salad at the height of summer? The fragrant tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and the fresh basil … it’s salad perfection!

These Caprese Salad Skewers have all those delicious flavors, and they’re the perfect party food. They’re easy to serve and carry around, plus doesn’t everything taste better when it’s been skewered?

Making this appetizer is as simple as threading fresh grape tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls onto a 6-inch skewer (I found mine on Amazon). Drizzle everything with a little extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and finish with fresh basil.

Since these Caprese Salad Skewers are so easy, make sure to use the best quality ingredients you can find. It will make a ton of difference in the end result!

Caprese Salad Skewers

Yield: About 15 skewers

Caprese Salad Skewers

Ingredients

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 lb. mini fresh mozzarella balls
extra virgin olive oil
salt
basil
6-inch bamboo skewers

Instructions

Thread a mozzarella ball on a skewer, followed by a grape tomato. Repeat one time.

Place skewers on a tray, then drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle skewers with a little salt.
Tear basil into small pieces and sprinkle over skewers.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

To make these ahead of time, refrigerate after adding mozzarella and tomatoes to skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil right before serving.

https://hellolittlehome.com/caprese-salad-skewers/

These Caprese Salad Skewers are a great appetizer, but they’re a wonderfully light summer meal, too. And bonus: there’s no cooking required!