These Balsamic Caprese Skewers are the perfect summer appetizer layered with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella balls all drizzled with balsamic vinegar!
Yes folks, I’m finally posting a recipe.
If I were to say that these have been an easy past few weeks I’d be severely lying. I’m sure most of you read my most recent post about having a biopsy last week for skin cancer and lemme tell you…waiting for the results have been absolutely grueling. And if the doc couldn’t make things any worse, he informed me that if the biopsy comes back negative then they’d just shoot me a quick email letting me know I’m in the clear, if it’s positive then I’d be receiving a phone call to discuss what my next steps would be.
Well the phone rang.
Yes unfortunately my biopsy came back positive for abnormal cells and lets just say my heart completely dropped. This isn’t supposed to be happening to me…at 28 years old…at the beginning of what I was hoping to be the best summer ever. But I truly believe all things happen for a reason and the doctor told me that I was extremely lucky this was caught very early.
I’m scheduled for more surgery next week and they are hopeful they’ll be able to remove everything without any future problems. All I can think is how grateful I am that my foot got slammed into the door and I ended up in the emergency room, otherwise I probably would have never noticed this spot on my leg.
God truly does move in mysterious ways.
The emails I’ve received since sharing with you all my experience last week have been absolutely tremendous, I can’t even begin to explain how much they all have meant to me. Some shared with me their personal struggles with skin cancer while others sent me the sweetest messages wishing me well. I know I haven’t been able to respond to them all yet, but I promise you I will!
But aside from all this madness, I was able to enjoy a wonderful weekend up in New York at our friend’s wedding. The weather was gorgeous and the wedding couldn’t have been more beautiful!
Now here’s the most simple recipe you’ll ever make that is just perfect for parties or fun events!
Balsamic Caprese Skewers
Ingredients
- 30 cherry tomatoes
- 30 mozzarella balls, patted dry with a paper towel
- Basil leaves
- Pepper
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Using 6-inch bamboo skewers, first place a cherry tomato, then a large basil leaf followed by a mozzarella ball.
- Continue these steps until you have the amount of skewers you want, arrange them on a platter and sprinkle with a bit of pepper.
- Serve with balsamic vinegar or drizzle over top, just remember to drizzle right before serving so that your basil leaves don’t wilt. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It’s definitey scary but a good thing that the doctors are on top of it.
These skewers look so perfect for a summer appetizer. It doesn’t get much better than Caprese flavors!
Don’t worry Kelly! Everything will be ok. It was really good they caught it early. Good luck with everything!
I am sooo sorry about what you’re going through! My dad actually just had a skin cancer spot removed from his face and now I am soo paranoid about being in the sun. I am SO grateful that you found it early! Skin cancer is just so common these days it’s unreal. I’m glad you had a good weekend beautiful!
Love this idea! My family just returned from living in Italy for a couple of months, and I certainly wish I’d have thought of this when I was there, where mozzarella balls were cheap and tomatoes abundant. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you caught it! I have a “freckle check” next week – inspired by you and the fact that my dr. told me I was “moley”. Ew.
You look great – but that better be a spray tan lady!!!
This looks delish and so easy…love it! Will definitely be making these ASAP.
I will be keeping you in my thoughts/prayers. Lots of love sent your way!! Good luck next week 🙂
These look fabulous! Can’t wait to try them! 🙂
Also, I’m praying for you and your health today!
So sorry to hear about the results!! I am glad they caught it early, though, and that there is a high chance of being able to remove it all without future problems. Best wishes and lots of love!!
Side note: this recipe looks SO good and so simple. Love it!
I, too, was diagnosed with melanoma – Stage 1 two years ago. Life changing experience. It’s hard because I always had an outdoors lifestyle as I have horses. I never was one to lay in the sun or tan but didn’t use sunscreen.
Anyway – love your site! Keep the recipes comin’!
Those skewers look amazing!! Just wanted to tell you that I had positive test results last month for atypical skin cells. I had two spots removed in a quick and painless procedure. I was scared, but looking back it really wasn’t that bad. Wishing you the best of luck with your surgery!