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Spiedini Caprese

Name: Spiedini Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 125 g fresh mozzarella pearls; 150 g cherry tomatoes; 12 leaves fresh basil leaves; 10 ml extra virgin olive oil; 10 ml balsamic vinegar; 1 g fine sea salt; 0.5 g freshly ground black pepper

These Caprese skewers are fresh, juicy, and creamy, with sweet cherry tomatoes, milky mozzarella, and fragrant basil in every bite. A light drizzle of olive oil and balsamic gives them a clean, bright finish while keeping the dish low in carbs and effortless to make.

10 min

2 servings

169 kcal

Italian

Ingredients

Spiedini

125 gfresh mozzarella pearls
150 gcherry tomatoes
12 leavesfresh basil leaves

Condimento al balsamico

10 mlextra virgin olive oil
10 mlbalsamic vinegar
1 gfine sea salt
0.5 gfreshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1
Pat the mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes dry with paper towel so the skewers hold well and the dressing clings better. If any basil leaves are very large, fold them in half.
2
Thread the skewers, alternating 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf, and 1 mozzarella pearl until all ingredients are used. Make 12 small skewers or 4 to 6 longer ones.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fine sea salt, and black pepper until lightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; the dressing should be bright, not overly sharp.
4
Arrange the skewers on a serving plate and drizzle with the balsamic dressing just before serving so the basil stays fresh and glossy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

169 kcal

Calories

Protein

Carbs

12g

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•Use the driest mozzarella pearls you can find; excess moisture can make the skewers watery.
•For the best flavor, use ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes and very fresh basil.
•If serving at a party, assemble the skewers up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate; add the dressing only at the last minute.
•These pair well with grilled chicken, prosciutto, or as part of an antipasti platter.

Background

Caprese flavors come from Insalata Caprese, a classic dish from the island of Capri in Campania. Its red, white, and green ingredients echo the colors of the Italian flag, and the skewer version is a modern antipasti presentation popular for casual entertaining.

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