Emulsifier 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 cube of creamy mozzarella — then gets finished with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze that ties everything together beautifully. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely whole-food, which means no hidden additives or emulsifiers sneaking in through processed sauces or pre-marinated cheeses. That can be a real concern with party food, where store-bought dips, dressings, and glazes often contain lecithin or other stabilizers you'd rather avoid. Here, the balsamic glaze and olive oil do all the flavor work on their own, no shortcuts needed. A pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper at the end brings everything into sharp, satisfying focus. They're elegant enough for a dinner party but genuinely effortless to pull together.
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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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