Gluten Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
These skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even finish setting it down. Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil are threaded together and finished with a golden drizzle of honey, olive oil, turmeric, and black pepper — a combination that sounds unexpected but tastes absolutely brilliant. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required; it's just clean, vibrant food that happens to work perfectly. The turmeric gives the honey drizzle a warm, earthy depth that elevates what could be a simple classic into something genuinely memorable. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt and an optional balsamic glaze pull the whole thing together with that sweet-savory balance that keeps people reaching for another skewer. These are ideal for entertaining because they look stunning with almost zero effort, and they hold up beautifully on a platter without getting soggy or sad.
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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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