Nitrate & Nitrite Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Skewers
These little skewers are everything you want in a party bite — bright, fresh, and gone within minutes of hitting the table. Each one layers a juicy cherry tomato, a folded basil leaf, and a creamy cube of fresh mozzarella, then gets finished with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic glaze, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. The combination is classic for a reason: sweet, herby, and rich all at once, with no cooking required. For anyone navigating preserved meats and cured ingredients at parties, this is a genuinely satisfying option that doesn't feel like a compromise — it feels like the best thing on the spread. Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil are naturally free of the curing agents and preservatives that sneak into so many party staples, so you can snack with confidence. Assembly is straightforward and almost meditative, and the finished platter looks stunning with almost zero effort. Make a double batch — they disappear fast.
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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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