Caprese Skewers
Caprese is one of my favorite salads so we made these Caprese Skewers! This bright and flavorful combo of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil is dressed with a simple olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Caprese Salad
- 2 cups baby tomatoes
- 2 cups Bocconcini cheese
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
Caprese Salad Dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Moroccan olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic syrup or balsamic vinegar
- 1 pinch Chilli flakes
- 1/2 cup Garlic Croutons homemade or store bought
- 1/4 cup basil leaves torn
Instructions
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Prepare your bamboo skewers. It's best to use 6 inch, thick bamboo skewers. Avid using the thin ones, or skewers that are too long since the salad will not hold on well.
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Start by skewering the one tomato followed by a basil leaf folded in half.
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Add a piece of bocconcini cheese also followed by a basil leaf.
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Continue with another piece of tomato, a basil leaf, another piece of bocconcini cheese to finish off the skewer.
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Repeat with the bamboo sticks and arrange the Caprese skewers on a platter.
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Season lightly with salt and then a good olive oil drizzle.
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You can finish off with some chilli flakes if you like or skip the spice.
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Have a bowl of balsamic vinegar on the side for dipping the skewers to your taste.
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Or up your game by drizzling the balsamic glaze over the skewers and crumbling the croutons over the skewers.
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Serve right away and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Tips for Caprese Salad Skewers
- Use heavy Bamboo skewers for the recipe so that the salad doesn't fall apart from the skewer.
- It's best to use a medium size (no more than 6inch) skewer again so the Caprese ingredients stay firm on the skewer.
- Any fresh mozzarella works for the Caprese salad, however I find the bocconcini to be ideal as it's comparable to the tomatoes.
- Baby tomatoes--cherry or grape tomatoes are best since they're round.
- When alternating between cheese and tomatoes, make sure to have a basil leave between each layer.
- Make the Caprese Salad skewers up to 2 days ahead of time and keep them covered on a serving plate in the fridge. Avoid seasoning them yet.
- On the day of serving, season and dress the skewers.
- The simplest seasoning for the Caprese salad would be salt, pepper and olive oil.
- It's recommended to have a small bowl of balsamic glaze on the side for dipping the skewers in.
- You can add chilli flakes if you want a hint of spice.
- To take your Caprese Skewers to another level, crumble some croutons on top, drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and drench them in good olive oil.