Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses

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Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses

Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses are the kind of appetizer that makes people stop and take notice, then go back for seconds. This easy, no-cook recipe layers cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil on small skewers, then adds savory salami roses for an extra-special touch. It’s quick to prep, perfect for entertaining, and packed with flavor.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

12 Decorative Skewers
Dipping cups
Small serving platter

Ingredients

Caprese Skewers: Makes 6

12 large cherry tomatoes
12 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls
18 fresh basil leaves
flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)

Salami Rose Skewers: Makes 6

6 dark-red grape tomatoes
6 yellow grape tomatoes
12 thin salami slices rolled into salami roses
6 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls
12 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Rinse and pat dry all tomatoes and basil leaves.
On each caprese skewer, thread in this order: one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, one mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, a second cherry tomato, a third basil leaf, and finish with a second mozzarella ball.
On each salami rose skewer, layer one dark-red grape tomato, one basil leaf, one salami rose, one mozzarella ball, a second basil leaf, another salami rose, and finish with a yellow grape tomato.
Arrange all 12 skewers on a platter in two rows. Place the ramekins of balsamic glaze to the side and tuck a few extra basil leaves in between for color.
Drizzle the Caprese skewers lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if using, just before serving.

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Notes

Storage Store assembled mini caprese skewers (without glaze) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: These are best served chilled or at room temperature.

Substitutions

Mozzarella: Swap with marinated bocconcini or a sharp provolone cubes for a different bite.
Diet-Friendly: Skip the salami for a vegetarian version.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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