BHA & BHT Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together on little skewers that look almost too pretty to eat — almost. The real star is the golden drizzle made from extra virgin olive oil, honey, turmeric, and freshly cracked black pepper, which adds a warm, subtly floral note that takes classic caprese somewhere unexpected. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means no synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT hiding in the mix — just clean, real food you can feel good about serving. Packaged dressings and flavored oils are common culprits for unwanted additives, so making your own two-minute drizzle from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt and an optional balsamic glaze pull everything together into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant spread. These skewers work beautifully as a party appetizer, a light starter, or an impressive addition to any grazing table.
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4 servings
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 oz fresh basil leaves (about 20–24 medium leaves)
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
For the drizzle
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For serving
- 1–2 tsp balsamic glaze, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, ground turmeric, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly golden.
- 2
Thread the skewers by folding a basil leaf in half, then alternating: basil, cherry tomato, mozzarella cube, basil, cherry tomato, mozzarella — repeating until each skewer holds 2–3 of each. Aim for about 16–20 skewers total.
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