Fresh Mini Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy Patriotic Red White Blue Appetizer
These fresh mini caprese skewers combine classic mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with a patriotic twist of blueberries and a balsamic glaze drizzle, making a light, colorful, and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for summer parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, washed and halved if large
- Fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
- Fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Extra virgin olive oil, for light drizzling (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wooden or bamboo mini skewers, about 3 inches long
Instructions
- Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent sogginess. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and fresh blueberries thoroughly. Remove basil leaves gently, and if leaves are large, tear them to a bite-size.
- If your cherry or grape tomatoes are on the larger side, slice them in half to keep the skewer bite-sized. Smaller tomatoes can be left whole.
- On each mini skewer, thread one blueberry first, followed by a folded basil leaf, then a fresh mozzarella ball, and finally a cherry tomato. Repeat this pattern for each skewer.
- Arrange the skewers on your serving platter. Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the top if using. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly to enhance the flavors.
- Using a spoon or a small brush, drizzle balsamic glaze artistically over the assembled skewers right before serving.
- Serve immediately. If preparing ahead, assemble without olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze, then add those just before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, quality mozzarella balls for best texture. Pat ingredients dry to avoid sogginess. Drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving to keep presentation neat. Assemble skewers ahead but add seasoning and glaze last minute. Variations include using goat cheese, tofu for vegan option, or substituting blueberries with blackberries or grapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini skewer
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: caprese skewers, mini caprese, appetizer, patriotic appetizer, summer party food, fresh mozzarella, blueberries, balsamic glaze