Description
Lunch box caprese skewers are a delightful, portable twist on the classic caprese salad, perfect for busy lunches or picnics. These colorful skewers combine juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves, all drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. Easy to assemble and packed with flavor, they make for an impressive snack that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 10-12)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 4 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread a cherry tomato onto each skewer, followed by a folded basil leaf and a mozzarella ball. Repeat until the skewer is filled.
- Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg