Strawberry Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

This quick and easy appetizer is sure to be a hit at your next party. This fun variation of the traditional Caprese salad replaces the classic tomato with sweet strawberries, which pair beautifully with the rich balsamic blaze and fresh basil.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine European, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 408 kcal

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Ingredients

16 small strawberries fresh, washed and cut in half across the width, hull intact
32 medium fresh basil leaves washed and patted dry
16 Ciliegine (mini-Mozzarella balls)
1 cup balsamic vinegar

Optional:

2 tbsp high-quality extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle

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Instructions

Thread the top half of one strawberry onto a wooden skewer with the hull facing up. Next, fold one basil leaf in half, dark side facing out, and add it to the skewer. Add one mini-Mozzarella ball, followed by another folded basil leaf, and the bottom half of the strawberry.
Repeat Step #1 with the remaining strawberries, basil, and Mozzarella until you have 16 completed skewers. Arrange on a serving platter and set aside.
To prepare the glaze, add balsamic vinegar to a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume.
Remove glaze from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle over the skewers, along with some extra virgin olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tip: The warm balsamic glaze will start to melt the cheese on contact. For a cleaner presentation, avoid adding the glaze to the cheese while drizzling it onto the skewers.

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Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 31g (48%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mg (13%)Sodium: 95mg (4%)Potassium: 124mg (4%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 172IU (3%)Vitamin C: 17mg (21%)Calcium: 427mg (43%)Iron: 1mg (6%)