Caprese Picks with Basil Vinaigrette
Brighten up your appetizer spread with these gorgeous Caprese Picks with Basil Vinaigrette—a fresh, bite-sized take on the classic Caprese salad! Perfect for parties or simple snacks, these colorful skewers combine juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, and aromatic basil leaves for a delightful burst of flavor. Drizzled with a zesty homemade basil vinaigrette made from extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fresh chopped basil, this no-cook recipe is as quick to prepare as it is pleasing to the palate. Serve these elegant and healthy appetizers at your next gathering for an effortless way to impress guests with vibrant flavor and visual appeal. Keywords: Caprese salad picks, basil vinaigrette, quick appetizers, no-cook party snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 20 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 20 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 20 pieces Toothpicks or skewers
Instructions
1. Rinse and pat dry the fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
2. Assemble the Caprese picks by skewering one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each toothpick or skewer. Repeat until all 20 skewers are prepared.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the basil vinaigrette.
4. Arrange the prepared Caprese picks on a platter and drizzle the basil vinaigrette evenly over the top.
5. Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.3 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2206 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 103.8 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2075 mg | 160% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
