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Skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a wooden board, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

No-Fuss Basil Tomato Mozzarella Skewers

Author: Jessica Haggard
Basil tomato mozzarella skewers come together fast and look great on any party table. With just 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes, you get a fresh, no-cook appetizer that's easy to make and even easier to enjoy. They’ve got the perfect mix of creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 skewers
Calories 13 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 individual cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls
  • 24 leaves basil fresh
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start with two mozzarella pearls on each skewer. Add a basil leaf next, folding it if it's large. Follow with a cherry tomato, another basil leaf, and finish with two more mozzarella pearls. Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used up.
  • Drizzle the skewers with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with black pepper. Now they’re ready to serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Once you’ve tried the classic version, mix it up. Swap a few tomatoes for strawberries or peaches, try mint instead of basil, or slide on a few olives or a piece of prosciutto.
  • If you're using larger tomatoes and need to cut them, give them a gentle squeeze to get rid of the extra juice and seeds. It helps keep the platter from getting soggy.
  • When you’re only using a few ingredients, the quality really matters. These skewers taste best when tomatoes are sweet and basil is super fresh, so they’re perfect to make in the summer.
  • Pop the skewers in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. They’ll taste even better chilled and make a super refreshing snack.
  • Lay the skewers out on a nice platter, drizzle with extra balsamic glaze, and toss on a few fresh basil leaves or microgreens to finish it off. It adds a nice touch without any extra effort.
Serve: They pair well with meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and nuts. For the perfect touch, serve with a light Italian wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
Store: Basil tomato mozzarella skewers are best served fresh, but you can prep them up to 4 hours in advance. Simply cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add the balsamic glaze and black pepper right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.04mg
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