Mini Caprese Salad Skewers (Printable Version)

Fresh mini caprese skewers with balsamic glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Cheese

01 - 12 cherry tomatoes
02 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
03 - 12 fresh basil leaves

→ Balsamic Glaze

04 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)

→ Garnish & Assembly

06 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Sea salt, to taste
09 - 12 small wooden skewers or cocktail picks

# Method:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half and is syrupy (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
02 - Thread one cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, and one fresh basil leaf onto each skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
03 - Drizzle assembled skewers lightly with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
04 - Finish by drizzling the cooled balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Vibrant, fresh ingredients make every bite lively and satisfying.
  • Quick to assemble with only 15 minutes of prep and no cooking.
  • Beautiful presentation and easy to grab—ideal for parties and gatherings.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a crowd-pleaser for multiple diets.
02 -
  • Für noch mehr Geschmack, marinieren Sie die Mozzarella-Bällchen vorab.
  • Kühlen Sie die Balsamico-Glasur vor dem Servieren, damit sie perfekt über die Spieße laufen kann.
  • Die Spieße erst kurz vor dem Servieren mit Salz bestreuen, so bleibt das Basilikum frisch.
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