Best Caprese Skewers for Memorial Day Picnics

These colorful Caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer for holiday parties. They’re light, refreshing, and easy to make, ideal for outdoor gatherings like a Memorial Day picnic. Plus, they’re mess-free and portable, which makes them great for guests to grab and go.

Ingredients 

• 20 cherry tomatoes

• 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

• 20 toothpicks

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.

2. Toss the cherry tomatoes and cubed mozzarella in a medium bowl with olive oil, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated and the flavors meld together.

3. Skewer one tomato and one cube of mozzarella on each toothpick. For extra flair, you can fold a small basil leaf and place it between the tomato and cheese.

4. Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining herb-oil mixture from the bowl, and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

[Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/212896/caprese-appetizer/]