Emulsifier Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
These little skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in the classic caprese combination, but the real showstopper is the golden drizzle — a quick whisk of extra virgin olive oil, honey, turmeric, and black pepper that adds warmth and a gorgeous color without a single additive in sight. For anyone navigating emulsifier-free eating, store-bought dressings and sauces are often a minefield of lecithins and stabilizers, so making your own drizzle from scratch like this is both smarter and genuinely more delicious. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — whole, recognizable, and clean. The optional balsamic glaze at the end adds a tangy depth that plays beautifully against the honey and turmeric. Assembly is straightforward: fold, thread, drizzle, done. Whether you're serving these at a dinner party or just treating yourself on a Tuesday, they look far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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