Caprese Salad Skewers
This Caprese Salad Skewers recipe is a light and fresh summertime treat to serve out by the pool, or as an appetizer for a casual dinner party! Caprese Salad on a stick is a simple appetizer that doesn’t involve cooking, fun, with fresh ingredients: cocktail tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf focaccia bread
- 12 cocktail tomatoes
- 12 small fresh mozzarella ciliegine balls
- 1 cup romaine lettuce leaves
- 12 small wood skewers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze, I use DeLallo brand
- 1 cup Greek yogurt ranch dressing, I used OPA brand
Instructions
- Using a serrated knife, cut focaccia into 1 x 1-inch pieces. Drain the mozzarella balls.
- To assemble skewers, stack a piece of bread, a mozzarella ball, a folded piece of Romaine lettuce, and a cocktail (or cherry) tomato. Repeat for 12 skewers. Lightly salt and pepper to taste.
- Before serving, drizzle balsamic glaze on top.
- Serve chilled with a side of Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
- Optional to grill on high heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until bread is light brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
Reposted from 2015.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 570mg, Potassium: 89mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 648IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 163mg, Iron: 0.3mg