These skewers are and easy way to serve Caprese Salad as an appetizer. Just thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and basil on to a toothpick and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Great to serve for summer parties, barbecues and game time.
12Bocconcini (Fresh Mozzarella Balls)use Buffalo mozzarella for GMO-free option
12Large Basil Leaves
Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
Toothpicks
Instructions
Take a basil leaf and push the toothpick through one end of the leaf.
Add the mozzarella ball then the tomato.
Finish by spearing the other end of the basil leaf. If the leaf is not large enough, try putting just the mozzarella ball in-between the leaf or just use two leaves – put one on first, then the mozzarella, another leaf and then the tomato.
When finished assembling appetizer, sprinkle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar over them.
Make at least 2 per person when determining quantities for a party.
Notes
Other Ways to Serve This Summer Appetizer
Take all those delicious ingredients and pile them on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich, stuff them inside a chicken breast and bake, throw them into a pasta salad or pack them into Caprese Empanadas.Change it up on the skewer and add cooked tortellini or even prosciutto for a more hearty appetizer.