Gluten-Free Caprese Skewers
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Bright, fresh, and bursting with classic Italian flavors, these gluten-free Caprese skewers are a delightful appetizer. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil leaves are drizzled with a balsamic glaze for a perfect bite.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 20 minutes (10 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Caprese Skewers: When preparing this snacks recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Caprese Skewers: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fresh produce and dairy. Ensure your balsamic glaze is certified gluten-free, as some may contain additives.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 16 small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and pat them gently with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This ensures the skewers are not watery and the flavors are concentrated.
- 2
Thread one cherry tomato, one fresh mozzarella ball, and one folded basil leaf onto each small skewer or toothpick. Repeat this pattern if your skewers are long enough, or simply create a single layer of each ingredient for a neat presentation. Aim to use about 16 skewers in total.
- 3
Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over all the skewers, ensuring each component gets a light coating. Then, artfully drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top, creating a beautiful visual appeal.
- 4
Lightly sprinkle the skewers with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste a small piece to ensure the seasoning is balanced; you can add a touch more salt or pepper if desired, but be careful not to overpower the fresh ingredients. This step takes about 1 minute.
- 5
Serve these vibrant gluten-free Caprese skewers immediately for the best texture and flavor. They are best enjoyed fresh, but can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours if needed, though the basil may wilt slightly.
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Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- If using canned tomatoes, San Marzano varieties give a sweeter, less acidic result.
- Store in an airtight container to keep snacks crispy; add a food-safe silica gel packet to absorb moisture.
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