Pork 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 are a small touch that makes a genuinely big difference. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-reading stress or substitution gymnastics required. They come together in minutes and look stunning on a platter, which makes them perfect for parties, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy depth that plays off the fresh basil in the best possible way — this is the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing bite that earns you recipe requests all night long.
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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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