Caprese Skewers with Basil
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These little skewers do the work of a classic caprese salad without any fuss at the table. Creamy mozzarella, sweet tomatoes and torn basil make a combination that never really needs improving. A quick drizzle of olive oil and balsamic is enough to make them feel party-ready.
Ingredients
Tick the store-cupboard items you would like, then add them to your basket in one tap.
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Local shop200g mozzarella pearls
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Local shop18 cherry tomatoes
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Local shop1 small handful fresh basil leaves
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Local shop1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
Ticked items go to your Lean & Healthy basket. Fresh items like onions and herbs are best picked up from your local shop.
Method
Serves 6 · about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Thread the mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes and folded basil leaves onto 18 small skewers or cocktail sticks, alternating the colours as you go.
Arrange the skewers on a serving plate in a single layer so the filling stays neat and chilled.
Whisk the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and a pinch of black pepper.
Spoon the dressing lightly over the skewers, keeping most of it on the plate rather than soaking the basil.
Finish with a tiny pinch of salt just before serving so the tomatoes stay glossy and firm.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
If you are making these ahead, assemble the skewers first and add the dressing only when you are ready to serve.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.