Caprese Skewers with Pesto (Printable Version)

Bright skewers combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a flavorful pesto drizzle for a light, fresh dish.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Drizzle the pesto over the assembled skewers immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Perfect make-ahead appetizer for entertaining
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses every time
  • Fresh, vibrant flavors that celebrate summer
02 -
  • Use a food processor rather than a blender for pesto—it gives better texture control
  • Toast the pine nuts lightly before blending for enhanced nutty flavor
  • Pat mozzarella balls dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture
  • Layer ingredients in the same order on each skewer for consistent presentation
  • Reserve a few whole basil leaves for garnishing the platter
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