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Fresh Mini Caprese Skewer Recipe Easy Lunchbox Idea with Pesto and Balsamic Glaze

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A quick and easy mini caprese skewer recipe featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella pearls, pesto, and balsamic glaze. Perfect for lunchboxes or light snacks, this recipe is fresh, colorful, and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (about 250g) cherry tomatoes, preferably sweet and firm
  • 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
  • About 24 small fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pesto, homemade or store-bought
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) balsamic glaze
  • About 24 wooden mini skewers (3-inch size)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: If making homemade, pour ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
  3. Assemble the skewers by threading one cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf (folded if large), then a mozzarella pearl. Repeat if skewers are longer or end here for bite-sized portions.
  4. Arrange skewers on a serving plate or lunchbox. Optionally, brush mozzarella pearls with olive oil to keep them shiny and moist.
  5. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each skewer, followed by a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
  6. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Pack skewers in an airtight container if for lunch, or serve immediately with extra basil leaves or pesto for dipping.

Notes

Keep hands dry when assembling to avoid wilting basil. Add pesto and balsamic glaze just before serving to prevent sogginess. Homemade balsamic glaze tastes better but store-bought saves time. Use vegan pesto and mozzarella for a dairy-free version. Skewers can be grilled briefly for a warm variation.

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Keywords: caprese skewers, mini caprese, lunchbox ideas, pesto, balsamic glaze, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, easy snack

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