Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Caprese Skewers 4.5 (8) 7 Reviews We take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 pieces Nutrition Profile: Mediterranean Diet Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These skewers, based on a popular Italian salad, make a quick appetizer that's perfect for parties.Mozzarella provides calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant touch and a burst of flavor to each bite. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 16 small fresh mozzarella balls 16 fresh basil leaves 16 cherry tomatoes Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Thread mozzarella, basil and tomatoes on small skewers. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December/January 2006 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 46 Calories 3g Fat 1g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1 skewer Calories 46 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 233IU 5% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 2mcg 1% Sodium 217mg 9% Calcium 78mg 6% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 2mg 0% Potassium 36mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.