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Caprese Salad Kabobs Recipe

Name: Buon Giorno Ristorante Italianos Caprese Salad Kabobs Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 24 pieces cherry-size fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine); 24 pieces cherry or grape tomatoes; 24 pieces fresh basil leaves; 24 pieces wooden skewers or long toothpicks; 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbs balsamic glaze (or aged balsamic reduction); 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

Inspired by Buon Giorno Ristorante Italiano

Time20m

Serves6

Cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls

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Ingredients

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Kabobs

24 pieces cherry-size fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)24 pieces cherry or grape tomatoes24 pieces Fresh basil leaves24 pieces wooden skewers or long toothpicks

Dressing & Garnish

3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil2 tbs balsamic glaze (or aged balsamic reduction)1 tsp fine sea salt1 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

Method

Prep

Drain and dry mozzarella

Remove mozzarella balls from their packing liquid and place on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Pat gently to remove excess moisture so the dressing adheres better.

Wash and dry tomatoes and basil

Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cool water. Pat dry thoroughly. Trim any large basil stems so leaves lay flat on the skewer.

Assemble Kabobs

Thread ingredients onto skewers

Take one wooden skewer or toothpick and thread in order: 1 cherry tomato (rounded side out), 1 fresh basil leaf (folded if large, with the stem trimmed), then 1 mozzarella ball. Repeat for all skewers. Aim for a neat, alternating presentation so each skewer shows tomato, basil, and cheese.

Dressing & Finish

Make simple dressing

In a small bowl whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, lemon zest (if using), sea salt, and black pepper until combined. Taste and adjust salt or glaze to preference.

Dress the kabobs

Arrange kabobs on a serving platter. Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the skewers, then drizzle additional balsamic glaze decoratively (or serve glaze on the side for dipping).

Final seasoning

Sprinkle a light pinch of extra sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the platter if desired. Serve immediately at room temperature for best flavor.