Caprese Skewers
- Megan Bliss
- Jan 20
- 1 min read
Caprese Salad is one of my favorite simple dishes. It is always crazy expensive
in a restaurant. Which is weird because there are only 4 ingredients. These
Skewers are a great way to serve Caprese as an appetizer for the Super Bowl.
Caprese Skewers
24 grape tomatoes
12 cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls
24 fresh basil leaves
3 Tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar,
12 Wooden Skewer about 5 inches long
Add 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
Then, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often so that the vinegar doesn’t burn.
Simmer until the vinegar thickens and reduces to about ¼ Cup. Watch carefully.
The exact timing will depend on how thick you want your balsamic reduction to
be. Keep in mind that it will continue to thicken as it cools. Set aside.
Thread the Tomatoes on first, add a folded basil leaf, then add a mozzarella
cheese ball, next another folded basil leaf, and then the last grape tomato.
When ready to serve place assembled skewers onto a platter.
Drizzle with the olive oil and then the balsamic vinegar. Serve with napkins as
they can be a bit messy.
**Gluten Free as Written
Jan Dairy Keen
Caprese skewers are a perfect appetizer idea, especially for casual gatherings like the Super Bowl. It’s true that restaurants charge a lot for a simple Caprese salad, but in the end, you’re often paying more for the atmosphere and service than the ingredients themselves. For anyone setting up a professional dining space, I’d recommend adding reserved signs to help create that same organized and welcoming vibe guests expect when dining out. Small details like that really make a difference.