These Caprese salad skewers have all the goods: sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and tangy balsamic glaze. Buon appetito!
It may be my Ukrainian roots talking, but I love vibrant cooking… fresh and colorful ingredients, bold flavors, and beautiful presentation. Caprese salad checks all those boxes for me, so these skewers are one of my favorite appetizers to make. They taste SO light and refreshing, and the garden ingredients remind me of my childhood.
As many of you know, I am also obsessed with hosting and feeding guests — it’s how I love on the closest people in my life. Whether it’s a huge BBQ get-together or humble family dinner, these Caprese skewers are always a hit. (Bonus: I almost always make these skewers in advance to save time!)
Love the Caprese combo? Throw together a bowl of arugula Caprese salad or Caprese pasta salad! Or try my eggplant caprese!
How To Make Caprese Salad Skewers
These Caprese skewers could not be easier to make! Assemble your ingredients, thread them onto skewers, and boom — you’ve got a 10-minute appetizer.
- Assemble the skewers: For each skewer, thread on a cherry tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and another cherry tomato.
- Add a drizzle of oil and balsamic glaze: Arrange the skewers on a serving platter, then drizzle them with olive oil and balsamic reduction and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips From the Kitchen
We all know that I’m Italian at heart, so of course, I’m very passionate about the perfect proportion of tomato to basil. I’m kidding (kind of), but here are three tips to produce the best Caprese skewers.
- Use your favorite cherry tomatoes. I love using garden-fresh cherry tomatoes picked right from the vine, but any ripe cherry tomatoes work (or grape tomatoes). Use a variety of colors for extra-vibrant skewers.
- Invest in mini skewers. Sure, you could use regular grilling skewers for these, but there’s something satisfying about plucking cherry tomatoes from a little stick. These or these are my top skewer choices.
- Prep the skewers ahead of time. You’re in a rush to get the house ready for hosting, and appetizers are the last thing on your mind — trust me, I’ve been there. Assemble the skewers and keep them refrigerated for up to 24 hours in advance. Remember to add the oil, balsamic, and seasonings right before serving.
Storage
Caprese salad skewers are best enjoyed immediately, but feel free to refrigerate the leftovers for up to 24 hours in an airtight container if needed.
More Finger Food Appetizers
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings — Say “no” to deep-frying and “yes” to maximum flavor and crispy wings
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers — Creamy, cheesy, and just enough heat to make your mouth water
- 15-Minute Bruschetta — The classic combo of crusty bread, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
- Cheesy Baked Tiger Shrimp — Extra large shrimp stuffed with garlicky mayo and cheese
Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1 tbsp Balsamic reduction for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp sea salt adjust to preference
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper optional
Instructions
- For each skewer, thread the ingredients in this order: cherry tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and another cherry tomato.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle the skewers with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
- Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on the skewers to taste. Serve the skewers immediately, or chill them until ready to serve.
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