Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
This is a classic dish (the tasty pairing of tomato and mozzarella) with an adorable presentation—perfect for a snack or party pass-around.
Ingredients
For the honey balsamic drizzle:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon honey
For the tomato-mozzarella skewers:
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 container fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved
- 40 large toothpicks or thin skewers
Instructions
To make the Glaze
- Combine the balsamic and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the balsamic is thick, syrupy, and has reduced by half. Set aside until ready to use.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the balsamic is thick, syrupy, and has reduced by half. Set aside until ready to use.
To assemble the Skewers:
- To assemble the skewers, thread a tomato half through the toothpick, followed by a piece of basil, a mozzarella pearl and tomato half. Make as many skewers as you like or until all of the ingredients are used up.
- Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and drizzle over the balsamic glaze, or serve on the side as a dip.
Notes
Nutrition info is based on 1 skewer with ½ teaspoon Honey-Balsamic Glaze
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 10Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.