caprese appetizer

Looking for an easy crowd-pleaser for your next party? Look no further! With a bit of Tuscany Spice Blend, these individual caprese skewers make a beautiful presentation and a very tasty appetizer.

Easy Caprese Skewers

Tbsp. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tbsp. Tuscany Spice Blend

pkg moz.zarella cheese pearls

pkg cherry tomatoes

6-8 basil leaves, sliced

pkg short bamboo skew

Preparation

PLACE moz.zarella balls, pepperoni slices, and cherry tomatoes in a medium bowl.  DRIZZLE with 2 Tbsp. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 2 Tbsp. Tuscany Spice Blend.  TOSS to coat.  PLACE on skewers in order: 1 basil leaf, 1 pepperoni slice, 1 cherry tomato, 1 moz.zarella ball.  SERVE on a platter creating a unique presentation!

Light and delicious Eggplant Caprese combines a classic caprese salad with grilled eggplant. This is the best summer dish when tomatoes and eggplant are in season.

Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese

medium/large eggplant (I used the round eggplant)

salt

large tomatoes (ripe but firm or 10-12 cherry or grape tomatoes)

oregano

basil leaves (chopped)

mozzarella

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

Slice the eggplant crosswise, thin but not too thin. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1-2 teaspoons of salt. Let sit 20-30 minutes. Do not drain.

Using a pan grill or bbq grill the eggplant on both sides.

In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, oregano, salt, basil, mozzarella and olive oil.

Place the grilled eggplant on a large plate and top with the tomato mixture. Add some fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy!

With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, this caprese appetizer is as easy as it is delicious. Creamy mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in perfect bite-sized portions that are bursting with fresh flavor. These vibrant skewers are sure to grab attention and impress your guests!

Fresh and Easy Caprese Appetizer Recipe

individual cherry tomatoes

mozzarella pearls

leaves basil (fresh)

balsamic glaze

black pepper

Arrange

Start by adding two mozzarella pearls to each skewer. Follow with a basil leaf, folding it in half if it's large. Next, add a cherry tomato, then another basil leaf. Finish by adding two more mozzarella pearls on top.

Repeat

Repeat this process until all your ingredients are used up.

Serve

Give your skewers a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze, then sprinkle some freshly cracked black pepper on top for extra flavor. Serve and enjoy!

Caprese Skewers are the perfect party appetizer made with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, garlicky croutons, and zesty pepperoni, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic reduction sauce!

Caprese Skewer Recipe

mozzarella cheese cubes/balls

basil leaves

cherry tomatoes (, halved)

Balsamic Glaze

toothpicks

pepperoni

croutons

Layer one each of the 16  1-inch mozzarella cheese cubes/balls, 16 basil leaves and halved 16 cherry tomatoes on each toothpick. Add a 8  large croutons to half of the skewers. Add 8  thick slices pepperoni  to the other half, using them as a base to stand them up. 

Before serving, drizzle with the 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze. 

If you&#39;ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Definitely perfect for summer parties and celebrations! So fun and the flavors sound so refreshing.

These were so easy to make for our recent pot luck! Everyone asked me to bring them again!!

So simple and easy! I usually use prosciutto, but the pepperoni gives it a spicy twist. I love it!

I am all about this. I think about making these pretty much constantly, They’re that good.  Is it wrong for me to have this everyday?

I tried your recipe last night and loved it! Can't wait to make it again!

My Caprese Skewers Appetizer is incredibly easy to make with only 3 ingredients plus the easiest dressing, and best of all, there&#39;s no cooking required! They have all the classic Caprese Salad flavors of tomato, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic in an easy-to-eat appetizer. Your guests will love these!

Caprese Skewers

cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, *rinsed and patted dry)

mozzarella pearls (or diced fresh mozzarella, *patted dry)

Tbsp balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

black pepper (for sprinkling)

Skewer your tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil onto your small skewers, then repeat so you&#39;ll end up with 2 tomatoes, 2 cheese balls and 2 basil leaves on each skewer. Fold the larger basil leaves as needed when skewering.

Arrange the skewers on a platter in a single layer. You can cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours at this point if making them ahead then add dressing just before serving.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper and serve.

I have been making these for more years than I care to admit.  Always a huge hit and never have leftovers.  I too used to cut the cheese (sic) until I found the pearls.

This recipe just popped up in my Facebook feed.  I've made these for years, and they're always a hit!  Three things I do differently: 1) I use pearl mozzarella balls, 2) keep the tomatoes whole, and 3) add a kalamata olive to each one.

These Caprese skewers are easy to put together and were a hit at a pot luck brunch we attended this morning (100% gone!).  I decided to make them right before the event so the basil didn't get weird in the fridge (like it sometimes does) and used BelGioioso fresh mozzarella snacking cheese from Costco for their easy size balls.  The tiny drizzle of balsalmic was the perfect finishing touch.  Thanks for a great recipe!

I found them in smart &amp; final store, but thinking they to short. Planning to make a bunch for an engagement party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td19hOL8b54

These Caprese Skewers are elegant, effortless, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
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