Caprese Skewers

By Jess Smith

3.43

Published Jul 19, 2012•Updated May 02, 2025

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Hot weather, good friends, late nights. Sounds like summer to me. Just like the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in these Caprese Skewers – an easy summer appetizer.

tomatoes, basil and mozzarella on skewers on a white tray

Looking for something fast and easy to serve as an appetizer at your next summer gathering? These skewers have made an appearance at almost every summer gathering I’ve hosted since I first created the recipe in 2012. The concept is so simple that it barely needs a recipe, but it will be one that you turn to again and again.

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Caprese Skewers

Hot weather, good friends, late nights. Sounds like summer to me. Just like the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in these Caprese Skewers.
Servings: 8
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Equipment

  • 40 Toothpicks

Ingredients 

  • 40 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half (80 cherry tomatoes if using a very small variety)
  • 20 fresh Italian Basil Leaves, torn or cut in half
  • 1 ball Fresh Mozzarella, cut into 40 small cubes
  • good quality Balsamic Vinegar, for serving

Instructions 

  • To make the skewers, on each toothpick, skewer one half a cherry tomato, one half a leaf of Italian basil, and one cube fresh mozzarella, and finish it with another half a cherry tomato. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $4.00
Calories: 100
Keyword: easy appetizer, party and entertaining, potluck recipe, summer
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About Jess Smith

Jess is the recipe creator and photographer at InquiringChef.com. She spent nearly a decade as the Chief Recipe Developer for the award-winning meal planning app Cook Smarts. Her colorful, healthyish recipes have been featured in popular online publications including Parade, Hallmark, and HuffPost.

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16 Comments

  1. Made a crock pot lasagna meal for guests and wanted something light but in the Italian family for an appetizer. Pinterest to the rescue! These were perfect!!! Delicious and healthy! And they didn’t fill us up. Sent all 5 guests home with some extra fresh basil cuz they all wanted to make it for their families! Thanks!!!

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  2. I think caprese in any form is always welcome! You just can’t go wrong. The skewers look so fresh and I’m glad you’re feeling better!

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  3. Always a fun night at the Inquiring Chef household!!! Everything was D-Lish!!! Thanks for having us! xoxo

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    1. Corey – that’s too funny! Great minds do think alike…now about that cheese platter also featured on your post above…how do I get one of THOSE? 😉

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  5. I make these as a summer starter too aren’t they great?! I love that you have a pretty view from your gym. It must make it a lot more pleasant.

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    1. These are a new favorite. You’re so right about the view (and it’s always nice to reward yourself with a dip in the pool after a workout).

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