Caprese Skewers

Who doesn't love caprese salad?  It's a delightful combination of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella cheese and bright basil leaves.  Turning this salad into a quick appetizer makes for a really easy thing to bring to any dinner party!  I added some cucumber to give these a little each crunch.  You could serve a large platter with a variety of appetizer skewer recipes.  Check out our Hawaiian Luau Party Skewers and our Salami, Green Olive and Gouda Skewers to add to your party platter!

Servings: 10 (total recipe will make 20 skewers)

Serving Size: 2 skewers

Points Plus: 2pp

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: n/a

Ingredient List:

5 slices of cucumber
20 cherry tomatoes
10 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese

Fresh basil leaves

Toothpicks

Directions:

Slice the cheese into 1/2 oz. pieces.  Wash the cucumber and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices, then quarter each slice into 4 pieces   Rinse the cherry tomatoes. Assemble each skewer by starting with a piece of cucumber, then a cherry tomato, a fresh basil leaf folded in half and finally finish off with a 1/2 oz. wedge of fresh mozzarella. Arrange on a serving platter and set out for your guests to enjoy!

Tip:

Serve these little appetizers at your next Italian themed dinner party!  They are sure to be a hit.  And at only 1pp per skewer you can make sure you stay in control instead of over-indulging in appetizers and ruining your dinner appetite!

XOXO Megan