Peaches add a surprising sweet twist to these cute Caprese skewers. Fresh and flavorful, they're an easy appetizer that's a guaranteed party hit!

These little Caprese skewers are one of my favorite party appetizers. They fit all my party criteria: they’re simple, seasonal bites that can be made at least a few hours ahead of time, and they’re really flavorful and fun. Each one starts with classic Caprese salad ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Then, I add two unconventional twists. First, I finish each skewer with a piece of diced peach. Peaches, basil, and tomatoes are one of my favorite summer combinations (see here or here). The peaches offer a surprising sweet contrast to the tangy tomatoes, and they taste divine with the aromatic basil.

Then, right before serving, I drizzle the skewers in a spicy jalapeño lime oil. It gives the skewers an exciting spicy kick, but if you or your guests don’t like spicy food, don’t worry. These Caprese skewers are just as good with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Caprese Salad Skewers Tips

Eat them in one bite. The trick to these Caprese skewers is getting everything in one bite – the creamy mozzarella, the fresh basil, the tangy tomato, and juicy peach. When you’re at the grocery store or farmers market, look for cherry or grape tomatoes that are on the small side, as well as little Ciliegne mozzarella balls.

The trick to these Caprese skewers is getting everything in one bite – the creamy mozzarella, the fresh basil, the tangy tomato, and juicy peach. When you’re at the grocery store or farmers market, look for cherry or grape tomatoes that are on the small side, as well as little Ciliegne mozzarella balls. Season generously. A lot of the seasoning will slide off the skewers, so don’t hold back! They taste best when you go heavy on the oil, salt, and pepper.

A lot of the seasoning will slide off the skewers, so don’t hold back! They taste best when you go heavy on the oil, salt, and pepper. Fold the basil. If you’re working with large basil leaves, I recommend folding each one in half, so the skewer passes through it twice. That way, it’ll be a similar size to the other ingredients on the skewer, and you’ll still get to enjoy the entire basil leaf.

Caprese Skewers Recipe Variations

I love this Caprese skewers recipe as written, but there are so many tasty ways to change it up! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Keep it classic . Skip the peaches, and make the skewers with traditional Caprese salad ingredients: cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella.

. Skip the peaches, and make the skewers with traditional Caprese salad ingredients: cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella. Switch the dressing. Replace the jalapeño-lime oil with my easy lemon vinaigrette or the balsamic reduction from this recipe. Alternatively, serve the skewers with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.

Replace the jalapeño-lime oil with my easy lemon vinaigrette or the balsamic reduction from this recipe. Alternatively, serve the skewers with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Try another fruit. Instead of peaches, add strawberries or nectarines to these Caprese salad skewers.

Instead of peaches, add strawberries or nectarines to these Caprese salad skewers. Or skip the tomatoes! Replace the tomatoes with additional peaches or a different summer fruit like blackberries or strawberries.

Replace the tomatoes with additional peaches or a different summer fruit like blackberries or strawberries. Make them vegan. Replace the mini mozzarella balls with diced avocado. It should be ripe, but still slightly firm, so that it doesn’t fall off the skewers.

Let me know what variations you try!

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