Caprese Skewers

Caprese Skewers

These caprese skewers are exactly what a summer starter should be: ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil threaded onto a stick and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. They work beautifully as a party bite, a light appetiser, or something to set out while the barbecue gets going. Elegant, effortless, and reliably well received.

Cherry tomatoes bring more to the plate than colour. They are one of the richest dietary sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced oxidative stress and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Fresh basil, meanwhile, is no mere garnish. Its active compounds, eugenol and rosmarinic acid, have been studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a genuinely purposeful addition rather than just a finishing touch.

Give your tomatoes and basil a thorough rinse in purified water before assembling. Tap water can leave chlorine residues on fresh produce, and with flavours this clean, that is worth avoiding.

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  • Prep time

    15 minutes

  • Total time

    15 minutes

  • Serving

    4 

  • Calories

    115 kCal

  • What you need:

    • 360 g cherry tomatoes (approximately 24)
    • 120 g mini mozzarella balls (approximately 12)
    • 24 fresh basil leaves
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
    • 2 tbsp balsamic reduction, for drizzling
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • How to do it:

    1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under AquaTru-filtered water and pat dry.
    2. Thread onto mini skewers in this order: one cherry tomato, one basil leaf folded in half, one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf, and one cherry tomato.
    3. Arrange on a serving plate and drizzle generously with olive oil and balsamic reduction.
    4. Finish with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

    Tip: Assemble these just before serving to keep the basil bright and the mozzarella fresh. If you want to prepare ahead, keep the components separate and mix them at the last minute. It takes sixty seconds and makes all the difference.
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