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Fresh Patriotic Red White and Blue Caprese Skewers Easy 4th of July Appetizer Recipe

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These fresh patriotic red white and blue Caprese skewers are a quick, easy, and festive appetizer perfect for summer gatherings, combining juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, sweet blueberries, and fresh basil with a tangy balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (fresh and ripe)
  • Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
  • Fresh blueberries, washed and dried
  • Fresh basil leaves, whole
  • Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (optional drizzle)
  • Salt (flaky sea salt or kosher salt, a pinch)
  • Black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
  • Wooden skewers (6-inch size, soaked in water 10 minutes if grilling)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and blueberries under cold water; pat dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes on a cutting board using a sharp knife.
  3. Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and set aside.
  4. Pick whole basil leaves from stems, discarding any bruised or torn ones.
  5. Hold a wooden skewer and thread one blueberry first, followed by a basil leaf folded in half, then a mozzarella ball, and finally a halved cherry tomato with the cut side facing out for visual appeal. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  6. Place the finished skewers neatly on a serving tray, spacing them evenly.
  7. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the skewers.
  8. Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the skewers (or serve the glaze on the side for dipping).
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, covering loosely with plastic wrap to keep basil leaves fresh.

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for best flavor. Pat berries and tomatoes dry to prevent sogginess. Drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving. Soak wooden skewers if grilling tomatoes separately. Assemble just before serving to keep basil fresh. Optional: sprinkle toasted pine nuts or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

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