Citric Acid Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Citric Acid Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle

Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together on a skewer in one of the most crowd-pleasing appetizers you can set out at a party. The real star here is the drizzle — a whisked blend of extra virgin olive oil, honey, ground turmeric, and black pepper that turns a classic combination into something genuinely unexpected and gorgeous. That warm golden color and subtle earthiness from the turmeric make these skewers look as impressive as they taste. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, this recipe is a natural fit because every ingredient is straightforward and whole — no packaged dressings, no bottled marinades, no hidden additives to second-guess. The balsamic glaze is listed as optional, so you can easily leave it off if you prefer to keep things even simpler. Assembly is relaxed and intuitive: fold, thread, drizzle, done. These are the kind of skewers that disappear from the platter before you even get a chance to grab one for yourself.

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Ingredients

4 servings

8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into ¾-inch cubes
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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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