Capsaicin Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Skewers
These little skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Each bite layers juicy cherry tomato, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil into something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, party food can feel like a minefield of hidden heat — spicy dips, chili-spiked sauces, and mystery seasonings lurking everywhere. This recipe keeps things clean and bright, relying on balsamic glaze, good olive oil, flaky sea salt, and black pepper to deliver bold flavor without a single hot ingredient in sight. Threading the skewers takes just minutes, and the drizzle of glaze over the finished platter gives them that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. They're elegant enough for a dinner party and casual enough for a backyard get-together, which makes them genuinely one of the most versatile bites you can put out.
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8 servings
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 24 bite-sized cubes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Fold each basil leaf in half lengthwise so it forms a compact bundle, then thread one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella cube onto each small skewer or toothpick, in that order. Repeat with the remaining 23 skewers.
- 2
Arrange the finished skewers in a single layer on a serving platter.
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