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Marinated Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers

Colorful tomatoes, fresh basil, and herby mozzarella balls. The perfect two-bite appetizers for your next get-together.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese, healthy appetizer, marinated mozzarella, mozzarella, tomato, two bite appetizer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 24 skewers

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • 24 toothpicks or skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp sundried tomatoes packed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 fresh basil leaves chopped
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 7 ounces fresh mozzarella cherry size
  • 24 multi-colored cherry tomatoes halved
  • 12-24 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine oil, garlic, sundried tomato, parsley, basil, red pepper, and salt. Mix until combined.
    Add mozzarella and stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • To assemble the skewers, thread a tomato half through the skewer followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, then the other tomato half. Rip large basil leaves in half if necessary.
    Serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.