Mini Caprese Skewers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil
These mini Caprese skewers are a fun and easy way to enjoy the classic Italian salad. They're perfect for parties, appetizers, or a light lunch. The skewers are made with fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves, and they're drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The toasted pine nuts add a nice touch of crunch and flavor to the skewers.
The Caprese salad is a classic Italian salad made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. It's a simple salad, but it's so delicious and refreshing. The colors of the salad are also beautiful, which makes it a popular choice for parties and other gatherings. I first had a Caprese salad when I was on a trip to Italy. I was immediately hooked on the combination of flavors and textures. When I got back home, I started experimenting with different ways to make the salad. I wanted to create a version that was easy to make and that could be served as an appetizer or a light lunch. These mini Caprese skewers are my latest creation. They're made with the same ingredients as the classic Caprese salad, but they're skewered and drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The skewers make them easy to eat, and they're perfect for parties and other gatherings.
Mini Caprese Skewers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil Mini Caprese Skewers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil Mini Caprese Skewers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil Mini Caprese Skewers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Pine nuts
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the skewers by alternating cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, and basil leaves.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The skewers make the salad easy to eat.
  • The olive oil, salt, and pepper enhance the flavors of the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
  • The toasted pine nuts add a nice touch of crunch and flavor to the skewers.