Fresh Bento Box Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy 5-Minute Snack Idea
These fresh bento box Caprese skewers are a quick, colorful, and easy snack or appetizer featuring mini mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for a no-fuss, fresh bite that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 skewers (serves 4)
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), about 8 oz
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, about 1 cup
- Fresh basil leaves, about 1/4 cup
- Balsamic glaze or reduction, for drizzling
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks, small-sized
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Drain the mini mozzarella balls from their liquid and gently pat dry with a paper towel to avoid sogginess.
- Take a skewer and thread one cherry tomato first, followed by a fresh basil leaf folded in half, then a mini mozzarella ball. Repeat if skewers are longer or keep at three pieces for bite-sized portions.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving plate or pack them into a bento box.
- Lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh mini mozzarella balls for best texture. Drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving to keep presentation fresh. If preparing ahead, assemble skewers without dressing and add olive oil and glaze right before serving. Pat tomatoes dry if very juicy to avoid soggy skewers. For dairy-free option, substitute mozzarella with marinated tofu or vegan mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 7
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