Easy Fresh Caprese Skewer Recipe for Perfect 5-Minute Lunch Box
A quick and simple recipe featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze, perfect for a fresh and tasty lunch in under 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 skewers
- Category: Lunch, Snack, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), about 3 per skewer
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, about 3 per skewer
- Fresh basil leaves, about 3 per skewer
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves gently under cold water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- If tomatoes are large, cut them in half. Drain the mini mozzarella balls if packed in water.
- In a small bowl, toss the tomatoes and mozzarella with a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Thread one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf folded in half, and one cherry tomato onto each skewer. Repeat the pattern for 3-4 pieces per skewer.
- Just before serving, lightly drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers.
- Pack skewers in a lunch container lined with parchment paper if needed. Keep refrigerated if prepping ahead and add glaze right before serving.
Notes
Pat ingredients dry to avoid soggy skewers. Assemble just before serving to keep basil fresh. Homemade balsamic glaze is recommended for best flavor. For a warm twist, grill skewers 2-3 minutes per side after soaking wooden skewers in water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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