Bridal Shower Caprese Skewers (Print Version)

Elegant skewers of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil dressed with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

# Components:

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01 - 20 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
02 - 20 cherry tomatoes
03 - 20 fresh basil leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Gently rinse and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
02 - Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer in sequence.
03 - Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter in an organized display.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over all skewers.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper across the skewers.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating various dietary needs
  • Elegant presentation perfect for bridal showers and special celebrations
  • Fresh, light flavors that won't spoil appetites before the main meal
  • Easy to scale up or down depending on guest count
  • Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until serving time
02 -
  • Use bamboo or wooden skewers that are 4-6 inches long for the perfect bite-sized portion
  • Pat the mozzarella balls completely dry to help the balsamic glaze and olive oil adhere better
  • Choose firm, ripe cherry tomatoes that won't split easily when skewered
  • Select small to medium basil leaves for easier assembly and balanced flavor
  • Drizzle the oil and glaze in a zigzag pattern for an artistic presentation
  • Use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic glaze for the best flavor
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