Description
Candy Cane Caprese Skewers are a festive and creative twist on the traditional Caprese salad, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 pint
- Fresh mozzarella balls – 8 oz
- Fresh basil leaves – 1 bunch
- Balsamic glaze – for drizzling
- Skewers – 12 inches long
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- On each skewer, thread a cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf, and then a mozzarella ball.
- Repeat the process until the skewer is filled, alternating the ingredients.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For a more festive look, use red and green basil leaves if available.
- These skewers can be made a few hours in advance; just keep them refrigerated until serving.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of salt and pepper for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Caprese Skewers, festive appetizer, holiday recipe, Caprese salad twist