Caprese Skewers with Pesto (Printable)

Vibrant skewers with cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, fresh basil, and a flavorful basil pine nut drizzle.

# Ingredient List:

→ Skewers

01 - 12 cherry tomatoes
02 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
03 - 12 fresh basil leaves
04 - 12 small wooden or bamboo skewers

→ Pesto Drizzle

05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
06 - 2 tablespoons pine nuts
07 - 1 small garlic clove
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each skewer in sequence. Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.
02 - In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic clove, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
03 - With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
04 - Drizzle the prepared pesto over the assembled skewers immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Perfect for warm weather entertaining and outdoor gatherings
  • Beautiful presentation that looks impressive but is incredibly easy to make
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating various dietary needs
  • Fresh, light, and refreshing flavors that everyone loves
02 -
  • Use the freshest ingredients possible—quality matters with such simple preparations
  • Pat the mozzarella balls dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from diluting the pesto
  • Make extra pesto and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week for pasta or sandwiches
  • If wooden skewers are too long, break them in half for easier handling
  • Add a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving to enhance all the flavors
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