These fresh Caprese skewers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for summer entertaining. They’re simple to put together and bursting with flavor from juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
We love to make these Caprese skewers for summer parties. They’re a light, low carb appetizer that comes together in only 30 minutes and helps us use some of the fresh, summer vegetables from the garden. The recipe creates 24 skewers per batch so it’s ideal for parties, potlucks, or backyard dinners with friends!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Simple. This is a really simple appetizer that can be ready in 30 minutes.
- Low Carb. These skewers are a fresh summer appetizer that utilizes basil, zucchini, and tomatoes to keep it keto-friendly.
- Summer Crowd-Pleaser. This recipe looks and tastes amazing while providing 24 skewers making it perfect for a summer party.
Ingredients Overview
Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Zucchini: you will slice these into strips so try to choose zucchini that are similarly sized.
- Baby Bocconcini: mozzarella pearls are slightly smaller but could be used if you can’t find baby bocconcini.
- Produce: cherry tomatoes and basil
- Olive Oil: avocado oil would also work well.
- Spices: salt and pepper
How to Make Caprese Skewers
Here is a step-by-step guide to make this summer appetizer! You will also need a knife, cutting board, and toothpicks.
Make the skewers
Preheat the grill. While it is heating, slice your zucchini. Then place one fresh basil leaf, cherry tomato half and a mozzarella ball on a zucchini strip. Roll it as tightly as you can and secure with a toothpick. Repeat the process with your remaining ingredients.
Grill
Now you can brush the roll-ups with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until the zucchini is lightly charred (about 1-2 minutes per side). Serve immediately.
Serve
Serve this recipe as a light appetizer before the main course or alongside other apps at your summer gathering. We’ve included some of our favorite main dish pairings below. Enjoy!
Storage and Reheating Instructions
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep it earlier in the day and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
There is only 1 carb per skewer making it a low carb, keto-friendly recipe! The printable recipe card below has all nutritional info including calories, fat, protein, fiber, sodium, etc.
Absolutely! You could add/substitute red pepper strips, prosciutto, salami, cucumber, avocado, or pesto just to name a few.
You could add a balsamic glaze with some balsamic vinaigrette to really make them pop with flavor!
Other Summer Appetizer Recipes
Caprese Skewers
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis sliced into strips
- 24 baby bocconcini
- 12 cherry tomatoes halved
- 24 basil leaves
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high or about 400°F.
- Place one basil leaf, cherry tomato half and bocconcini on a zucchini strip.
- Roll as tightly as you can, and secure with a toothpick. Then repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Brush roll-ups with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until the zucchini is lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
