Patriotic Caprese Skewers
Save time on party day with these make ahead 4th of July appetizers. Fresh, patriotic caprese skewers are a healthy, vibrant, and stress-free crowd-pleaser!
Servings 24 skewers
Calories 45kcal
Equipment
- Paper towels
- 4-inch to 6-inch wooden skewers
- Large serving platter
Ingredients
Skewers
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes washed and dried
- 24 mini fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1 pint fresh blueberries washed and dried
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves washed and dried
Garnish
- 2 cuillères à soupe balsamic glaze
- 1 cuillère à soupe extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pincée flaky sea salt
- 1 pincée freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, fresh blueberries, and fresh basil leaves thoroughly, patting them completely dry with a paper towel.
- Take a 4-inch to 6-inch wooden skewer and thread on one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, one mini mozzarella ball, another small basil leaf, and finish with two blueberries at the top.
- Arrange the assembled skewers neatly in a single layer on a large serving platter.
- Right before serving, lightly drizzle the skewers with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle evenly with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
calories:45
carbohydrates:4
protein:2
fat:3
saturated_fat:1
cholesterol:5
sodium:45
potassium:60
fiber:1
sugar:3
vitamin_a:200 To prep these a day in advance, assemble the skewers completely (minus the oil, glaze, salt, and pepper). Place them in an airtight container lined with a dry paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
carbohydrates:4
protein:2
fat:3
saturated_fat:1
cholesterol:5
sodium:45
potassium:60
fiber:1
sugar:3
vitamin_a:200 To prep these a day in advance, assemble the skewers completely (minus the oil, glaze, salt, and pepper). Place them in an airtight container lined with a dry paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.