Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil on mini skewers, finished with a light balsamic reduction.
Total
5 min
Prep
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 12 pieces Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 12 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey(optional)
- pinch Salt(optional)
- 12 pieces Mini skewers
Instructions
- 1
Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each mini skewer, alternating the ingredients.
- 2
Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving plate.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and reduce for 2‑3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Drizzle the reduced balsamic glaze over the skewers and finish with a pinch of salt if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
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