Caprese Salad Skewers

Featuring: These fresh and delicious Caprese Salad Skewers are a perfect appetizer. The tomatoes are high in the antioxidants lycopene, vitamin A, vitamin C, and betacarotene. These are important for vision, lowering your risk of developing cataracts and slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Basil is a leafy green, high in antioxidants, vitamin K, and zinc. Bocconcini cheese is a good source of protein, naturally lower in fat than most cheeses, and has almost no salt.

Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Skewers

  • 18–24 plain/unflavoured toothpicks
  • 18–24 grape or cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)
  • 18–24 light bocconcini cheese (fresh mozzarella) balls (~200g container)
  • 12–24 basil leaves

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp grainy mustard
  • ½ tsp honey
  • Pinch of salt – as little as you can enjoy!
  • Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Method

  1. Slice the tomatoes and bocconcini cheese balls in half.
  2. Tear basil into pieces slightly larger than the bocconcini, or simply fold the leaves in half.
  3. Thread half a grape tomato onto a toothpick, followed by half a bocconcini, a piece of basil, another half bocconcini, and finally another half tomato. Arrange on a platter.
  4. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a jar or sealed container. Shake well.
  5. Drizzle the skewers with the balsamic vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!

Caprese Salad Skewers