Caprese Salad Skewers

Let’s talk about the easiest, cutest, and most popular party appetizer ever.

Let’s talk about Caprese salad skewers.  

 A long time ago, some genius in Italy decided to combine basil, fresh mozzarella, and sun ripened summer tomatoes to make a salad. This simple salad would be drizzled with the best olive oil, salt, pepper, and maybe a beautifully aged balsamic vinegar. Then, another genius decided to use the mini version of each of these ingredients, stick them on a tooth pick and pass them around at parties. I mean, hello, the world is filled with great minds, people! We have to celebrate them.

I am certainly not the first nor will I be the last to make people happy with these cute Caprese skewers, but they are so simple and so loved that I had to share. Make them for your next party and you’ll see exactly what I mean. 

Caprese Salad Skewers

Makes 20 skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 16 oz bambini bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls)
• 20 fresh basil leaves
• Toothpicks, for skewing

For dipping or drizzling, combine:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Using pretty toothpicks, skewer one bocconcini, one basil leaf, and one cherry tomato (if you are making larger skewers, simply repeat twice). Arrange in a single layer on your favorite platter. Repeat until ingredients are gone. 
2. Just before serving, drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar, or combine the ingredients and allow people to drizzle for themselves.