MSG Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
These little skewers are everything a party appetizer should be — bright, fresh, and almost too pretty to eat. Creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in each bite, and the golden turmeric-honey drizzle takes the whole thing somewhere unexpected and genuinely special. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to squint at a label hunting for hidden additives or flavor enhancers — what you see is exactly what you get. The drizzle is just olive oil, honey, turmeric, and freshly ground black pepper whisked together, which means it's as clean and simple as it looks. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt pulls everything into focus, and an optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet-tangy depth if you want to go the extra mile. These come together with almost no effort and look stunning on a platter, making them the kind of thing guests reach for first and ask about second.
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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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