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Mini Caprese Skewers

Kelly Jensen
These mini caprese skewers are a fantastic make ahead appetizer - with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and a simple vinegar and oil marinade. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 5 minutes and has only 6 ingredients total, making this a easy dish to bring to a party, BBQ, or cookout!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Equipment

  • Toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine
  • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 4 ounces fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash your tomatoes, drain the mozzarella, and pick the basil leaves from the stem.
  • Take a toothpick and skewer a tomato, a basil leaf, and the mozzarella on the bottom (so the mozzarella can marinate).
  • Place the mini skewers in a dish with at least a 1-inch lip. Repeat until all the tomatoes/cheese are finished.
  • Pour the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the skewers, and add salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, or make up to 24 hours ahead of time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 939IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 1mg
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