Paraben Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Skewers
These little skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even finish setting it down. 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 that ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around synthetic preservatives and chemical additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single component is a whole, recognizable food with nothing hidden in the label. Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper are the only seasonings, which keeps things clean and straightforward without sacrificing any flavor. Assembly is genuinely simple: thread, arrange, drizzle, done. They look stunning on a platter, making them just as at home at a dinner party as they are at a casual backyard get-together. Fresh, vibrant, and completely fuss-free — this is crowd-pleasing snacking at its most effortless.
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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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