Caprese Salad Sticks

I love appetizer potlucks. You can throw together something quickly and you don't have to commit to a big cooking expedition (or cooking at all!) That is exactly how I discovered this amazing flavor combination. My friend brought a version of this cherry tomato appetizer, with a tangy balsamic glaze, to my house and I seriously fell in love with it. These 4 Ingredient Caprese Salad Sticks are by far, my latest and greatest favorite potluck appetizer! If you've ever had a delicious Caprese salad, that's what inspired these.

It's quick, easy, vegetarian, and gluten-free and you can make it ahead or right before your event if you only have a short time to spare. This Caprese Salad Skewer with balsamic drizzle is 1 WW point. These tasty caprese salad skewers are very popular during the summer months, but are great for any time of year (I make it all year round!)

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• 🥘 Ingredients
• 📖Variations & Substitutions
• 🔢WW Points
• 🔪 Instructions
• 🍽Equipment
• 👪 Serving Size
• 🌡️Storage
• 💭 Top Tips
• 📋 Caprese Salad Sticks Recipe
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We often have an appetizer extravaganza on New Year's Eve and we try to keep it healthy. This delicious appetizer will definitely be joining the ranks this year. So, if you are looking for a New Year's Eve party appetizer, especially if you are following Weight Watchers, this one is perfect (see WW points below). You don't have to wait until New Year's Day to enact your healthy eating resolution -this appetizer will help you start the New Year right!

🥘 Ingredients

These Caprese salad skewers have only 4 simple ingredients: grape tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella and are drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction (or balsamic glaze- they are the same thing) They are healthy, low calorie, WW friendly, and won't leave you overdrawn at the calorie bank.

*See recipe card for quantities

📖Variations & Substitutions

• Mozzarella Cheese- fresh mozzarella balls can be used in place of regular mozzarella cut into squares
• Fresh Tomatoes - you can use cherry tomatoes instead of grape tomatoes
• Balsamic Glaze - you can make a homemade balsamic glaze instead of buying it but I do not recommend it. I did this once, it takes forever and it made my whole house smell like vinegar for days (which the family did not appreciate) and clogged up my stove hood fan filter!
• Basil - FRESH BASIL is critical! You can use store-bought or use your own (I used my own in this recipe).
• Black pepper - you can add a little black pepper if you like

🔢WW Points

These cherry tomato appetizers are 1 Weight Watchers point per skewer!

🔪 Instructions

I make my Caprese salad on a skewer, which is a little different from how my friend made it when she introduced it into my life. My Mini Caprese Skewers are on toothpicks or little skewers (made of wood or plastic) and use grape tomatoes, cut in half (or cherry tomatoes).

I also slice the mozzarella any old way - I don't do it in circles or perfect symmetrical squares - it's completely fuss-free, although you could use mini mozzarella balls if you wish.

I made these this summer for an appetizer at a small family get-together and they were a big hit! They are a fun appetizer that's so easy to make and tasty.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction /glaze (but don't do this until just prior to serving). And see TOP TIP!

🍽Equipment

You can use a bigger toothpick/mini skewer , a plastic skewer, a mini cocktail fork. (affiliate links) or some kind of wooden skewers or even bamboo skewers. Either way, it should be about 3.5 inches long. You'll also need a sharp knife and a cutting board.

I had a tough time finding this type of skewer at my local grocery store but ended up finding them at my neighborhood dollar store. I prefer these because they stand up more easily and are colorful, but I've used wooden skewers or toothpicks in the past.

👪 Serving Size

This Mini Caprese Salad Bites recipe makes about 20 Caprese salad skewers. If you want to cut the recipe in half, double or triple it, simply click on the blue servings in the recipe card, select the number of servings you'd like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.

🌡️Storage

You can make these Caprese salad skewers a day in advance, but for best results, drizzle the balsamic vinegar glaze on as close to serving as possible. If you are just storing them for a short while (8 hours or less) you can cover them in plastic wrap, but otherwise, keep them in a sealed container.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. They do not stand up to freezing.

So, if you are looking for a fantastic quick, healthy, gluten-free, and easy appetizer, made with fresh ingredients, that's perfect for a potluck, try these caprese bites!

This is the best flavor combination, so if you love it as much as I do, then give my 5 Ingredient Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast a try. This delicious and healthy appetizer was the inspiration behind this tasty Sheet Pan chicken breast recipe.

📋 More Healthy Appetizers!