Strawberry Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Bright, beautiful, and full of fresh flavor, these strawberry caprese skewers are the perfect light appetizer for spring and summer gatherings.
Equipment
- wooden cocktail skewers
Ingredients
- 16 strawberries washed and cut in half across the width
- 32 fresh basil leaves washed and patted dry
- 16 mini-Mozzarella balls
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil optional, to drizzle
Instructions
- Thread one strawberry pieces onto the wooden skewer.
- Next, fold one basil leaf in half, dark side facing out, and add it to the skewer.
- Add one mini-Mozzarella ball, followed by another folded basil leaf, and then the bottom half of the strawberry.
- Repeat with the remaining strawberries, basil, and Mozzarella until you have 16 completed skewers. Arrange skewers on a serving platter and set aside.
- Prepare the glaze by adding balsamic vinegar to a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar is reduced to about ⅓ of its original volume.
- Remove glaze from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle over the skewers, along with some extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
Notes
The quantity of mozzarella, basil, and strawberries are what worked for me, but you can vary as you wish. The size of your strawberries may change what fits on each skewer. Use common sense and adjust to your liking!
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
