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Grilled Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

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Grilled Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

  1. Cold Appetizers

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 5 min. These Grilled Caprese Skewers offer a delightful twist on the classic Italian salad, bringing a smoky depth to the fresh flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves are threaded onto skewers, briefly kissed by the grill, and then elegantly drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect as an appetizer, these skewers are quick to prepare and impress with their vibrant colors and irresistible taste.

Preparation time
15 min
Cooking time
5 min
Total time
20 min
Servings
8
Course
Appetizer
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 9oz cherry tomatoes(rinsed)
  • 9oz fresh mozzarella balls(small, bite-sized (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained)
  • 30 pcs fresh basil leaves(large, fresh)
  • 4 tbsp balsamic glaze(store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil(extra virgin)

Equipment

  • 8 pcs wooden skewers(soaked in water for 30 minutes if using a grill)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
  2. Gently pat dry the fresh mozzarella balls.
  3. Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto each skewer, alternating the order. Repeat until the skewer is full, ending with a tomato or mozzarella.
  4. Lightly brush the assembled skewers with olive oil on all sides.

Grilling

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill for 1-2 minutes per side, just until the tomatoes soften slightly and get light grill marks, and the mozzarella begins to warm.
  3. Be careful not to overcook the mozzarella; it should not fully melt off the skewer.

Serving

  1. Remove the grilled skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter.
  2. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze before serving.
  3. Serve immediately as a warm appetizer.

Nutrition

Servings
8
Serving size (imperial)
2.5 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (8 servings)
Calories105.3 kcal151.7 kcal842.4 kcal
Protein5.1 g7.3 g40.8 g
Fat7.3 g10.5 g58.4 g
Carbs5.5 g7.9 g44 g

Tips

  • For extra flavor, marinate the mozzarella balls in a little olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
  • If you don't have a grill, you can broil the skewers for a few minutes until lightly charred, watchi
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper for a gourmet touch.

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