Vegetarian Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together on little skewers that look almost too pretty to eat — almost. What sets this version apart from a classic caprese is the golden drizzle: a quick whisk of extra virgin olive oil, honey, turmeric, and freshly cracked black pepper that adds a warm, subtly floral note you won't find on any restaurant appetizer plate. The turmeric gives the whole platter a gorgeous amber glow, making this just as much a centerpiece as it is a snack. A pinch of flaky sea salt and an optional ribbon of balsamic glaze finish everything off with that perfect sweet-savory balance. Assembly is genuinely simple — fold, thread, drizzle, done — so this works just as well for a Tuesday night grazing board as it does for a dinner party spread. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly meat-free, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved, just good produce and pantry staples doing their thing.
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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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