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Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella Skewer Platter
Cook Time:
Serves:
18-20
About the Recipe
Ingredients
Caprese:
1 (8 oz) container Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine or Heart-Shaped, drained
20–24 cherry tomatoes
20–24 fresh basil leaves
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ tablespoons balsamic glaze
¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
20–24 cocktail skewers or appetizer picks
Blackberry-Cucumber:
1 (8 oz) container Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine or Heart-Shaped, drained
20–24 fresh blackberries
1 cucumber, cut into 20–24 bite-sized chunks
20–24 fresh mint or basil leaves
1½ tablespoons honey (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste (optional)
20–24 cocktail skewers or appetizer picks
Antipasto:
1 (8 oz) container Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine or Heart-Shaped, drained
20–24 slices hard salami, folded
20–24 black olives
20–24 green olives
10–12 whole pepperoncini peppers, halved lengthwise (or 20–24 small whole pepperoncini)
Italian dressing (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
20–24 cocktail skewers or appetizer picks
Preparation
Caprese:
Drain the fresh mozzarella.
Fold each basil leaf in half if needed.
Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Repeat if you would like a full skewer.
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper just before serving.
Blackberry-Cucumber:
Drain the fresh mozzarella.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. (optional)
Thread one blackberry, one folded mint or basil leaf, one cucumber chunk, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Repeat if you would like a full skewer.
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
Drizzle with the honey-lemon dressing. (optional)
Finish with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper just before serving.
Antipasto:
Drain the fresh mozzarella.
Thread one folded slice of salami, one black olive, one mozzarella ball, one green olive, and one folded pepperoncini onto each skewer. Repeat if you would like a full skewer.
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
Drizzle lightly with Italian dressing and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. (optional)
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.
A great trio to serve together for a beautiful arrangement of colors and flavors! Or you can serve them each by themselves! Enjoy!