Caprese Skewers – Spend With Pennies

Caprese Skewers are a great mini appetizer that’s quick, easy, and yummy.

This easy snack is both fresh and delicious with creamy mozzarella balls, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves flavored with olive oil, balsamic, and seasonings!

Stacked on a little skewer, these bite-sized party favorites can be made well ahead of time!

How to Make Caprese Salad Skewers

• Caprese skewers are a twist on a classic Caprese salad.
• Use grape or cherry tomatoes if making them ahead of time.
• Many recipes call for a drizzle of olive oil at the end, I find marinating the cheese adds the best flavor!
• The recipe is just as pretty and to serve at a party.

As Easy as 1,2,3!

1. Marinate mozzarella (per the recipe below).
2. Thread ingredients on small skewers (I used these 4″ bamboo skewers).
3. Season and serve.

As an alternative, you could use pretty toothpicks threaded with smaller bite-size ingredients. Cut the tomatoes in half, or use grape tomatoes, a quarter of a fresh basil leaf, and a half or third of a mozzarella ball.

Marinate The Cheese

The mini mozzarella balls used for Caprese appetizer skewers or salad is also known as ciliegine. They’re often sold in containers in brine and have a velvety softness that a block of grocery store pizza mozzarella can’t match.

While it is optional, I love the marinate the cheese in a small bowl of seasonings and olive oil for the best flavor. You can also check the deli area of the grocery store as they often sell marinated cheese.

If you don’t have access to fresh mozzarella balls, you can still enjoy Caprese skewers made from cubed mozzarella from a package (or check your deli area for marinated cheeses).

To Make Caprese Skewers Ahead

Make ahead up to 24 hours or so. Prepare the Caprese skewers, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator.

Amazing No-Bake Appetizers

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