I love appetizer potlucks. You can throw together something quickly and you don't have 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 appetizer to my house and I seriously fell in love with it. This Caprese salad skewer with balsamic reduction is by far, my latest and greatest favorite potluck appetizer!
Okay, I admit that it's been almost 2 years since that appetizer potluck, but it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to appetizers and I have made this one every single time I've needed an appetizer in the last two years. That says a lot! It's quick, easy, vegetarian, gluten-free and you can make it ahead or right before your event, if you only have a short time to spare. They are 1 WW point on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how much they are on your plan!
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We often have an appetizer extravaganza on New Year's eve and we try to keep it healthy. This recipe 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 Years Day to enact your healthy eating resolution -this appetizer will help you start of the New Year right!
🥘 Ingredients
These Caprese salad skewers have only 4 ingredients: grape tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and are drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction. They are healthy, low calorie, WW friendly and won't leave you overdrawn at the calorie bank.
🔢WW Points
They are 1 WW point on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how much they are on your plan!
🔪 Instructions
I make mine a little different from how my friend made it when she introduced it into my life 🙂 My Mini Caprese Skewers are on toothpicks 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. I made these this summer for an appetizer at a small family get together and they were a huge hit! They are so easy to make and tasty!
Instructions
- Slice grape tomatoes in half. Poke toothpick/skewer through tomato half (flat side down) * if you are using cherry tomatoes, don't slice in half - use cherry tomatoes on each end
- Slice mozzarella into squares. Add small square of mozzarella to skewer.
- Fold piece of basil and add to skewer.
- Add second ½ of tomato, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction /glaze
🍽Equipment
You'll can use a bigger toothpick/mini skewer , a plastic skewer or a mini cocktail fork. (affiliate links) Either way, it should be about 3.5 inches long.
👪 Serving Size
This 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
Store these in the fridge for up to 2 days. I don't recommend making them more than a day in advance. They do not stand up to freezing.
💭 Top tip
If you are making this ahead, drizzle the balsamic vinegar glaze on as close to serving as possible
It's the 11th hour here (day before we leave for Christmas holidays) and I didn't have time for my usual fancy photos, so in keeping with the no-fuss theme, (what it's really all about right now, at this stage of the game anyway), the second photo is a quick shot I took of these Caprese salad skewers on my Mom's old skool crystal serving tray when I made them last summer.
So, if you are looking for a fantastic quick, healthy, gluten-free and easy appetizer that's perfect for a potluck, try this one! AND if you love this flavor combination as much as I do, 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.
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📋 Caprese Salad Skewers Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes 16 oz
- ½ pound fresh mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
- 2 -28 g pkg fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon reduced balsamic vinegar glaze (approximately) drizzled
Instructions
- Slice grape tomatoes in half. Poke toothpick/skewer through tomato half (flat side down) * if you are using cherry tomatoes, don't slice in half - use cherry tomatoes on each end
- Slice mozzarella into squares. Add small square of mozzarella to skewer.
- Fold piece of basil and add to skewer.
- Add second ½ of tomato, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction /glaze
Elaine @ Flavour and Savour
Quick, easy and always popular! Everyone loves these tiny bites on a stick!
Joyce
Looks delicious!
Sharon
So simple! Perfect to throw together at the last minute. The best thing is everyone loves caprese anything! Always popular. 🙂
Sue
These look right up my alley. No fuss is just the way I like it. I ate captese salad daily in Italy. So delicious and balanced the gelato nicely.
Terri Gilson
Mmmmm... caprese salad in Italy! Must have been amazing, Sue! Yes, quick and easy is the best- this time of the year, especially! 🙂
Sean@Diversivore
There's nothing quite like the simple combination of ingredients that make up a caprese. It's always so good, and it really emphasizes the quality of the ingredients (which always makes me happy). Very nice to see a new and interesting take on presenting this classic. Cheers.
Terri Gilson
Thank you, Sean!
Justine | JustineCelina.com
These are so cute and such a fantastic idea for entertaining! Beautiful post!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Justine!