Strawberry Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Reduction
start up your night with these refreshing strawberry caprese salad skewers
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caprese salad, skewers
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
24fresh strawberriesrinsed, drained and hulled
12fresh mozzarella balls
24basil leaves
1cupbalsamic vinegar
12 4-inchwooden skewers
Instructions
Add the vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil the vinegar until reduced to approximately 1/3 of a cup. The vinegar should be syrupy at this point.
Allow the reduction to cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and store until ready to use.
Thread one strawberry onto a wooden skewer, followed by one basil leave folded in half, one mozzarella ball, a second basil leaf and one strawberry. Set aside and repeat with remaining ingredients.
Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the skewers.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Balsamic reduction can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.