Ingredients:
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 20 mini mozzarella balls
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 20 small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions:
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer.
- Arrange the skewers on a platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Per serving: 250 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 9g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 14g protein.
These easy caprese skewers are low-calorie (less than 40 calories per skewer) and vegetarian, with protein and veggies to hold your guests over.
All things considered, YES a Caprese salad is a healthy option! Low in calories with a bunch of important nutrients coming from the vegetables and healthy fats from the cheese and olive oil. Basil also is a strong anti-inflammatory with enzyme-inhibiting oils.
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