These caprese skewers combine tomatoes with basil, mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic for an appetizer that's both easy and impressive!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 21 minutes

Author: Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

• 24 red cherry tomatoes
• 12 yellow cherry tomatoes
• 24 bite sized fresh mozzarella balls
• 36 small basil leaves
• 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1-1/2 Tbsp. Balsamic glaze salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Start with 12 (6-in.) skewers. Thread the tomatoes, basil and mozzarella onto the skewers in the pattern shown in the images above.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Arrange the skewers on a plate and drizzle with the olive oil mixture.
4. Place the balsamic glaze in a small plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Drizzle the balsamic over the skewers, then serve.