Seed Oil Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Seed Oil 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. Creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in the classic combination everyone loves — and then the turmeric honey drizzle takes the whole thing somewhere unexpected. That golden sauce is whisked together with extra virgin olive oil and honey, which means you get richness and depth without a drop of industrially processed oil in sight. For anyone navigating the increasingly crowded world of seed oil avoidance, store-bought dressings and dips are often a minefield, but this drizzle is completely homemade and totally transparent in its ingredients. The black pepper alongside the turmeric is a smart pairing that adds a gentle warmth and makes the golden color even more striking on the plate. A finishing touch of flaky sea salt and optional balsamic glaze rounds everything out into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. This is the kind of recipe you'll keep coming back to for dinner parties, summer gatherings, or honestly just a Tuesday night snack.

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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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