Chicken 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 gets finished with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze that ties everything together beautifully. The flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper at the end add just enough contrast to make every bite pop. Assembly is straightforward and almost meditative, making it a great task to knock out ahead of a gathering without breaking a sweat. There's no cooking involved, no hidden sauces to scrutinize, and the ingredient list is refreshingly short and plant-forward — just bright, whole ingredients doing exactly what they do best. They look stunning on a platter, which means they pull double duty as both a crowd-pleasing snack and an effortless centerpiece for your spread.
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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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