Spiedini Caprese

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.

Nutrition · per serving

169kcal

9.2gProtein

5.8gCarbs

12gFat

1.1gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Spiedini

fresh mozzarella pearls125 g

cherry tomatoes150 g

fresh basil leaves12 leaves

Condimento al balsamico

extra virgin olive oil10 ml

balsamic vinegar10 ml

fine sea salt1 g

freshly ground black pepper0.5 g

Tips

•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.

Steps

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.
125 g fresh mozzarella pearls150 g cherry tomatoes12 leaves fresh basil leaves
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.
125 g fresh mozzarella pearls150 g cherry tomatoes12 leaves fresh basil leaves
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.
10 ml extra virgin olive oil10 ml balsamic vinegar1 g fine sea salt0.5 g freshly ground black pepper
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.
10 ml extra virgin olive oil10 ml balsamic vinegar1 g fine sea salt0.5 g freshly ground black pepper

Origin & History

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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Spiedini Caprese

Steps

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.

125 g fresh mozzarella pearls150 g cherry tomatoes12 leaves fresh basil leaves

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.

125 g fresh mozzarella pearls150 g cherry tomatoes12 leaves fresh basil leaves

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.

10 ml extra virgin olive oil10 ml balsamic vinegar1 g fine sea salt0.5 g freshly ground black pepper

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.

10 ml extra virgin olive oil10 ml balsamic vinegar1 g fine sea salt0.5 g freshly ground black pepper