Gelatin 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 olive oil, balsamic glaze, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. The combination is bright, fresh, and just fancy enough to feel special without requiring any real effort. For anyone navigating party food that's free from hidden gelatin — which sneaks into everything from flavored glazes to certain processed cheeses — this recipe is a genuine relief, because every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Fresh mozzarella, real basil, good olive oil: nothing mysterious on the label. They come together in minutes and look stunning on a platter, making them perfect for entertaining when you want something crowd-pleasing that you can actually trust. Serve them immediately after drizzling so the basil stays vibrant and the tomatoes hold their snap.
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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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