Caprese Salad Skewers with a Balsamic Glaze
These4 ingredient Caprese Salad Skewers are my favorite appetizer to bring to potlucks because they come together in 10 minutes and everyone always loves them! All you need is mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze.
If you’re looking for a super simple yet reliable appetizer recipe to bring to the next potluck or holiday get together, look no further!
These caprese salad skewers are super popular amongst my friends and family, and for good reason. They have that perfect balance of salty cheese, fresh tomatoes and mozarella, all topped with a sweet balsamic glaze.
Made with only 4 ingredients, they’re as easy to make as they are delicious.
The only appetizer that can compete with the ease and popularity of this one is this Pomegranate Goat Cheese Crostini recipe that’s also made with a balsamic glaze. Can you guess what the common ingredient is?
Drumroll please…
Balsamic Glaze
If you haven’t had a chance to try out this seriously amazing condiment, it’s about time you get yourself some balsamic glaze.
This stuff goes great drizzled on just about anything; pizza, salads, a soggy piece of cardboard… you name it! It adds a sublte sweetness and acidity wherever you use it.
It’s easy to find at most grocery stores (hello Trader Joe’s!) or make from scratch if needed.
To make a balsamic glaze from scratch, pour 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar into a saucepan and reduce by half. Set aside to cool and keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
If you don’t have the time to make it, no one is judging!
Mozzarella Balls
The cheese element of this recipe is pretty important as well, so let’s take a minute to talk about mini Mozzarella balls.
I usually buy mine at Trader Joe’s. Noticing any themes in my shopping habits?
While the small mozzarella balls add a cute touch to these caprese salad skewers, they aren’t always easy to find. You can try looking for them at a fancy grocery store. If you’re here in Portland, my favorite is New Seasons Market but if not, you could try Whole Foods.
If you have no luck there or 0 patience for visiting 3 stores for some small cheese balls, buy a log of fresh mozzarella, cut it into small cubes, and call it a day!
Ready in Minutes
Assembling these tasty bites is as easy as skewering a basil leaf in between the tomatoes and mozzarella on a toothpick.
Drizzle generously with glaze and the caprese salad skewers are ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Caprese Salad Skewers with a Balsamic Glaze
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 skewers
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian, Italian American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Caprese Salad Skewers are my favorite appetizer to bring to potlucks because they come together in 10 minutes and everyone always loves them! All you need is mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 24 balls mozzarella
- 24 basil leaves
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 toothpicks
- optional: 1 tbsp balsamic glaze*
Instructions
- Assemble. Create an assembly line of the toothpicks, tomatoes, basil and cheese. In whatever order you like, add the three ingredients to the toothpicks (I like to do tomatoes, basil leaf, cheese). Repeat the steps until you’ve used all your ingredients.
- Finish & enjoy. Drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using) and serve!
Notes
To make the balsamic glaze, pour 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar into a saucepan and reduce by half. Set aside to cool and keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Do you mix the oil with the vinegar or apply separately
Apply them separately. Sometimes I leave out the olive oil entirely if I want the appetizer to be a bit lighter. Thanks for asking!
Can I make these ahead of time?
Hi Robin, thanks for your question! Yes, you can make them ahead of time (up to 24 hours in advance) but leave off the balsamic glaze and olive oil until just before serving.
This was delicious! Love caprese.
Easy, delicious and nice presentation!
Thank you for your review Sharon!