Red Green Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Colorful cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil skewers arranged in a vibrant holiday tree style.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 20 red cherry tomatoes
02 - 20 green grape tomatoes
03 - 20 fresh basil leaves

→ Dairy

04 - 20 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)

→ Pantry

05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
07 - Sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Rinse and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves. Pat the mozzarella balls dry with paper towels.
02 - On each skewer, thread one red cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, one green grape tomato, and one basil leaf. Alternate the order for visual variety if desired.
03 - Arrange the finished skewers on a large serving platter or board in the shape of a Christmas tree, starting at the bottom and stacking rows upward in a triangle.
04 - Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the skewers. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
05 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze for added flavor and festive shine if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Contains dairy (mozzarella)
  • Gluten free
03 -
  • For extra color, add gold or yellow cherry tomatoes as ornaments
  • Substitute baby spinach for basil if preferred
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