These Caprese Salad Skewers make the perfect appetizer for entertaining. This fresh and simple appetizer is perfect for both kids and adults no matter the season!
As somebody who is pretty introverted, I also love entertaining and having people over for dinner. And I usually enjoy going to dinner parties. Today I'm joining some lovely ladies and we are sharing some Appetizer Recipes with you. I know this Caprese Salad Appetizer Skewer isn't the usual winter holiday choice, but it's something you can use all year and since it's red, white, and green it clearly fits with Christmas right? But this also makes an amazing summer appetizer. I'm a big fan of multi-functional ideas 😉
How to Make a Balsamic Reduction
These are very easy to make and hardly require any cooking. The only thing you need to actually prepare is the balsamic reduction, and everything else is just assembling the appetizer.
To create a balasamic reduction, you just simply pour the balsamic vinegar into a skillet, bring it to a slight boil over medium high heat. Then reduce to a simmer until it reduces to about half the amount and becomes thicker in consistency.
How to Make Caprese Salad Skewers
For the actual skewers I tossed the cheese and tomatoes in olive oil and finely chopped basil. Then I assembled them with a toothpick in the following order, tomato, small piece of basil, mozzarella cheese ball. Once everything was assembled I drizzled the whole plate with the balsamic reduction.
I then left the remaining balsamic vinegar into a dipping cup for anyone who would like a little extra.
You can find the full recipe and ingredients below, then check out all the other amazing appetizers my friends are sharing at the bottom of this post!!
Caprese Salad Appetizer Skewers Recipe
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Cheese Balls small
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ⅔ c. Balsamic Vinegar
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Make balsamic reduction by placing balsamic vinegar into a saucepan. Heat to a slight boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a simmer until liquid has been reduced by about half and has thickened up, about 5-8 minutes.
- Toss tomatoes and cheese in olive oil and finely chopped basil.
- Assemble skewers by placing tomatoes, a piece of fresh basil, and cheese on an extra long bamboo toothpick.
- Place all skewers on a place and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
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And today I'm joining some of my blogging friends who are also sharing their Holiday Appetizer recipes with you! Just click on the links below the pictures to be taken to their full recipe.
Baked Brie, Fig, and Walnut Phyllo Cups at The Happy Housie Classic Cheese Ball Recipe at A Pretty Life Fresh Cranberry Salsa at We're the Joneses
Easy Holiday Party Appetizer at a Rooms FOR Rent Baked Goat Cheese Bites at Modern Glam Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Orange Muffins at My 100 Year Old Home Caprese Salad Skewers at Cherished Bliss
Easy Cranberry Brie Tarts at The DIY Mommy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board at Cassie Bustamante Carmelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts at Life is a Party Swiss Cheese Bacon and Beer Dip at Clean & Scentsible
Snowman White Cheese Ball at Tatertots and Jello 3 Ingredient Stuffed Mushrooms at My Sweet Savannah Easy Christmas Pinwheels Festive Holiday Appetizer at This is Our Bliss Red Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Appetizer at She Gave it a Go
cassie bustamante
YUM! i always love a good caprese!
Krista
Looks festive to me, whether it's Christmas or the Summer. I love that it does double duty. Thank you for sharing.
Ashley Stringfellow
Literally the best combination! Love how you arranged them so beautifully. Pinned!
kjop forerkort
Caprese Salad is delicious and special skewers. in very eye-catching and attractive. I will learn this recipe from you.
Elain
Thank you
Tanya
You can find the full recipe and ingredients below, then check out all the other amazing appetizers my friends are sharing at the bottom of this post!!
Alexis
These are very easy to make and hardly require any cooking. The only thing you need to actually prepare is the balsamic reduction, and everything else is just assembling the appetizer.