Fresh Patriotic Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Summer Appetizer
A fresh, colorful, and easy-to-make appetizer featuring mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and blueberries on skewers, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ciliegine mozzarella balls (small mozzarella balls)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (ripe and firm)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried)
- 20 fresh basil leaves (small or torn larger ones)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse cherry tomatoes and blueberries gently under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels to avoid sogginess. Tear or pick fresh basil leaves, aiming for about one leaf per skewer. Drain mozzarella balls completely if packed in water.
- Take a toothpick and thread one blueberry first. Next, fold a basil leaf (if large) and add it on top. Follow with a cherry tomato, then finish with a mozzarella ball. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Arrange skewers on your serving platter. Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly ground pepper over them. Drizzle balsamic glaze evenly across all skewers. For an extra touch, add a tiny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to enhance richness.
- Let the skewers sit for 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld, but don’t wait too long or the basil wilts. If making ahead, store uncovered in the fridge and drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Pat ingredients dry to prevent sogginess and ensure balsamic glaze sticks. Assemble skewers close to serving time to keep basil fresh. For a vegan version, substitute mozzarella with marinated tofu or vegan cheese and use a maple-balsamic glaze. You can also lightly grill cherry tomatoes for a smoky flavor. Store skewers in an airtight container lined with paper towels and add balsamic glaze just before serving if storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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