Caprese Skewers
Sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and creamy bite-size mozzarella balls on a stick, finished with good olive oil and a splash of balsamic — a fresh, colorful no-cook appetizer.
Nutrition per serving
4 skewers- Net carbs
- 2.8g
- Calories
- 165kcal
- Protein
- 8.9g
- Fat
- 13g
- Total carbs
- 3.4 g
- Fiber
- 0.6 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Antipasto skewers: Folded salami and green olives join the tomato, basil and mozzarella for a heartier skewer that works as a light meal.
- Thread a folded piece of salami and an olive onto each skewer along with the tomato, basil and mozzarella. Dress as written.
Seared halloumi: Golden, squeaky seared halloumi instead of fresh mozzarella — a warm, salty twist that holds its shape on the stick.
- Sear the halloumi cubes in a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden.
- Cool for a few minutes, then thread with the tomatoes and basil. Halloumi is salty, so skip the flaky salt.
- Also add
Estimated cost $8.52 for 6 servings ($1.42 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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Drain the mozzarella and pat it dry. Fold any large basil leaves in half.
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Thread a tomato, a basil leaf and a mozzarella ball onto each short skewer or toothpick.
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Arrange on a platter. Whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together and drizzle over just before serving, then finish with flaky salt and pepper.
Tips for success
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Skip store-bought balsamic glaze — it’s much sweeter and higher in carbs than plain balsamic vinegar whisked with oil. - For a change, swap the balsamic drizzle for a spoonful of basil pesto loosened with olive oil.
- Salt the skewers only at the last minute; salt draws juice out of the tomatoes and leaves a puddle on the platter.
Storage & meal prep
- Best eaten fresh
Reheat: Serve cool or at room temperature
Prep tip: Thread the skewers up to 4 hours ahead and keep them chilled and undressed; drizzle and salt just before serving.
Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate undressed. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature, then dress just before serving.
Variations
2 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosAntipasto skewers
FlavorFolded salami and green olives join the tomato, basil and mozzarella for a heartier skewer that works as a light meal.
- + 12 slices Genoa salami
- + 24 pitted green olives
2.9 g net · 249 kcal · 13 g protein · 20 g fat · ≈$2.29 per serving (+0.1 g net carbs vs the original)
Seared halloumi
SwapGolden, squeaky seared halloumi instead of fresh mozzarella — a warm, salty twist that holds its shape on the stick.
- cherry-size fresh mozzarella balls (sold as ciliegine, about 8 oz) → halloumi
2.7 g net · 172 kcal · 8.7 g protein · 14 g fat · ≈$1.91 per serving (−0.1 g net carbs vs the original)
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