Bite-Sized Mini Caprese Skewers
Bite-Sized Mini Caprese Skewers
★Diet Salad Perfection!★ 5 Ways to Make Mini Tomato Caprese – Great for Guests, Wine Pairings, and Healthy Eating!
Enjoy the classic Caprese salad in a delightful mini version, perfect for a single bite! These mini tomato Caprese skewers are excellent for entertaining guests, as a sophisticated wine accompaniment, or as a light and healthy addition to your diet meal plan. We’ve used a classic balsamic dressing to complement the fresh flavors.
Ingredients- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 package fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
- 1 package fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic dressing, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing your cherry tomatoes. Wash them thoroughly under cold running water. Carefully slice off the top portion of each tomato. Then, using a small spoon or the tip of a paring knife, gently scoop out the seeds and some of the pulp to create a small cavity. This will make it easy to fill the tomatoes.
Step 2
Now, for the first style: take a fresh basil leaf and tuck it inside the cavity of the hollowed-out cherry tomato. Follow with a small piece of fresh mozzarella cheese. This is the base for our first mini Caprese.
Step 3
This is the completed first style of mini Caprese. These bite-sized portions are easy to eat and visually appealing.
Step 4
For the second style, dice the fresh mozzarella cheese into small cubes, about 1 cm in size. Then, carefully fill the hollowed-out cherry tomatoes with these cheese cubes, a basil leaf, and perhaps a tiny piece of tomato pulp. Gently press the top of the tomato back on to hold everything together.
Step 5
Here’s the second variation of our mini Caprese. The diced mozzarella peeking out looks quite charming.
Step 6
To create the third style, slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into thin, elongated strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes lengthwise. Then, gently slide a strip of mozzarella and a basil leaf in between the two tomato halves, sandwiching them. You can secure this with a toothpick for stability.
Step 7
The third style of mini tomato Caprese is ready. The long mozzarella strip adds a unique touch.
Step 8
For the fourth style, we’ll use a slightly different approach. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half crosswise. Then, place a fresh basil leaf and a thin slice of mozzarella cheese between the two halves of each tomato, creating a mini sandwich. A toothpick can help keep it intact.
Step 9
This is the fourth style of mini Caprese. The fresh tomato and creamy mozzarella create a delightful combination.
Step 10
Let’s make a fifth, more creative style! Take two cherry tomatoes. Hollow out one as before, and slice the other in half. Fill the hollowed tomato with mozzarella and basil, then place the halved tomato on top to gently sandwich the filling. Press lightly to secure. You can arrange them to look like little flowers. Using skewers will make them easier to handle.
Step 11
The fifth and final style of our mini tomato Caprese is complete! Its unique presentation is sure to impress.
Step 12
These creatively varied mini tomato Caprese skewers are perfect for special occasions, when hosting guests, or simply enjoying with a glass of wine. Their fresh and vibrant flavors are sure to be a hit!
Step 13
For the first style, the small, round fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini) can be used as is, or cut into 2-3 smaller pieces for easier eating.
