Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Skewers

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 24 oil-packed sundried tomato halves, (drained, oil reserved); 24 medium basil leaves; 24 small fresh mozzarella balls packed in water, (drained); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Special Equipment: 12 (8-inch wooden skewers)

15 MINPrep Time

6Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Skewers, Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Caprese skewers are a great appetizer, but I like to take it to the next level by using sun-dried tomatoes. They're so deeply flavorful, and pair perfectly with the bright herbaceous basil and some fresh mozzarella. This appetizer couldn't be easier to throw together, and everyone always loves it!

sun-dried tomato skewers

Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Skewers

Prep Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

24 oil-packed sundried tomato halves, (drained, oil reserved)
24 medium basil leaves
24 small fresh mozzarella balls packed in water, (drained)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Special Equipment: 12 (8-inch wooden skewers)

Instructions

Alternate 1 sun-dried tomato half, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 more basil leaf, 1 more sun-dried tomato half and 1 more mozzarella ball on each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a platter. Drizzle the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over the skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.