If you have been searching for an easy appetizer that requires no cooking but can please a crowd, look no further. These caprese olive skewers are the perfect dish to make when you want something that looks and tastes fancy with minimal prep.
There are many qualities that make these caprese olive skewers so great. In addition to the fact that they do not involve any cooking and are extremely easy to prepare, they are naturally keto-friendly, vegetarian, and gluten-free, which make them ideal for groups with various dietary restrictions. When it comes to friends and family enjoying your food, the more, the merrier!
Speaking of enjoyment, most importantly, these skewers taste amazing! Caprese, comprising mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil, is already a well-balanced, refreshing, and delicious combination. Salty, brined olives further complement the fresh caprese for a fuller mediterranean flavor. Topping it all off, the caprese olive skewers are drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil for a truly delectable treat.
These caprese olive skewers are so easy, healthy, and delicious, they are not only well-suited as an appetizer but also make a great light lunch option. Scroll down to see how you can make these tasty skewers!
Ingredients
- 20 Cherry tomatoes
- 20 Mozzarella pearls
- 20 Castelvetrano olives, pitted
- 20 Black olives, pitted, large or jumbo
- 20 Basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- 20 Cocktail skewers
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Honey or brown sugar
Instructions
Making the caprese olive skewers is straightforward. Skewer the castelvetrano olive, cherry tomato, basil, mozzarella pearl, and black olive with the cocktail skewers. Depending on your preference, feel free to change the order or the number of the ingredients you put on your skewer. For example, you could put two mozzarella pearls and one less olive if you like!
Once you have skewered all the ingredients, display them on a large plate. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. You could use store-bought balsamic glaze or make some from scratch!
To make the balsamic glaze, add balsamic vinegar and either brown sugar or honey into a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce the balsamic vinegar until it is thick enough to coat a spoon.
Once the skewers are ready, serve as an appetizer or a light lunch.
If you like this recipe, you might also want to check out Caprese Eggplant Crostini. Be sure to subscribe via email or follow on Instagram, so you never miss any of my newest recipes!
Easy Caprese Olive Skewer Appetizer
Ingredients
- 20 Cherry tomatoes
- 20 Mozzarella pearls
- 20 Castelvetrano olives pitted
- 20 Black olives pitted, large or jumbo
- 20 Basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic glaze
- 20 Cocktail skewers
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup Brown sugar or honey
Instructions
- Skewer one of each Castelvetrano olive, cherry tomato, basil, mozzarella pearl, and black olive on a cocktail skewer.
- Display the skewers on a large plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Balsamic Glaze
- Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar or honey into a sauce pan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce the balsamic vinegar until it is thick enough to coat a spoon.
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