Fresh Mini Caprese Skewers Bento Box Recipe
A quick and easy snack featuring ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves assembled on mini skewers, paired with crunchy everything crackers for a fresh, vibrant bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 skewers (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint (250g) cherry tomatoes, preferably ripe and firm
- 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
- 12–15 everything crackers
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wooden toothpicks or small skewers for assembling
Instructions
- Drain the fresh mozzarella balls in a sieve or colander for about 5 minutes and pat dry gently with paper towels.
- Transfer the drained mozzarella into a small mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently until the cheese is coated and glossy.
- If cherry tomatoes are large, halve them; otherwise, leave whole. Pick bright basil leaves and tear large ones to bite-sized pieces if needed.
- Assemble the skewers by threading one cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf (folded if necessary), then a mozzarella ball. Repeat until you have about 12-15 skewers.
- Arrange the skewers neatly on one side of a serving tray or bento box. Stack the everything crackers on the other side in a single layer.
- Lightly drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving, if desired.
- Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt over the crackers and skewers.
Notes
Add balsamic glaze just before serving to keep skewers fresh and visually appealing. Keep crackers separate until serving to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute crackers with gluten-free seed crackers or crunchy veggie chips. Vegan mozzarella or marinated tofu can be used for a dairy-free alternative. Store basil wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 skewers with
- Calories: 220250
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 1215
Keywords: caprese skewers, mini caprese, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, easy snack, bento box, everything crackers, homemade snack