Rice Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
These skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished arranging them. Creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in the classic caprese combination, but the turmeric honey drizzle is what makes this version genuinely memorable. That golden mixture of olive oil, honey, turmeric, and black pepper adds a warm, subtly floral note that elevates every single bite. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt and an optional balsamic glaze pull the whole thing together with just the right balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. The entire recipe is naturally built around fresh produce and simple pantry staples — no grains, no fillers, nothing that doesn't belong. Assembly is straightforward and almost meditative: fold, thread, repeat, then drizzle. Whether you're serving these at a dinner party or just treating yourself to something beautiful on a weeknight, they look far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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