Chestnut 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 one layers a juicy cherry tomato, a folded fresh basil leaf, and a creamy cube of mozzarella — then the whole tray gets finished with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, plus a pinch of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper. The result is bright, fresh, and just fancy enough to feel special without requiring any real effort. Party snacks can be a minefield when you're navigating tree nut allergies, since so many crowd-pleasing bites rely on nut-based pestos, stuffings, or garnishes — but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. There's no hidden paste, no blended sauce, and no ambiguous "mixed nut" situation to worry about. Just clean, classic caprese flavors threaded onto a stick and ready to serve the moment guests walk through the door.
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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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