Heirloom Tomato Basil Mozzarella Skewers (Print)
Bright tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella join for a flavorful Italian bite, perfect for quick gatherings.
# Components:
→ Produce
01 - 12 small heirloom cherry tomatoes
02 - 12 fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
03 - 12 mini mozzarella balls
→ Pantry
04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
06 - Sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Equipment
08 - 12 small bamboo or cocktail skewers
# Directions:
01 - Rinse the heirloom tomatoes and basil leaves. Pat them dry thoroughly.
02 - Drain the mini mozzarella balls. Gently pat them dry using paper towels.
03 - Thread one heirloom tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Continue this pattern until all skewers are assembled.
04 - Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle evenly with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
05 - Serve the skewers immediately. For a chilled option, they can be refrigerated briefly before serving.
# Chef Secrets:
01 -
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- No cooking required
- Perfect for entertaining
- Visually stunning with minimal effort
- Uses simple, fresh ingredients
02 -
- Can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated
- Perfect for gluten free and vegetarian guests
- Contains only 110 calories per serving
03 -
- For the most beautiful presentation, look for multicolored heirloom tomatoes and arrange skewers to showcase the variety.
- The olive oil should be added just before serving to maintain freshness.
- When making these for a crowd, prepare extra because they inevitably disappear quickly. I've learned through many parties that calculating at least 3-4 skewers per person is a good rule of thumb, especially when they're the star appetizer.