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.
Wow, have I missed alot! My positive thoughts are with you pretty girl! Keep up the good attitude. Great dish, this is one of my favorites!
Such a pretty plate. This is my favorite dish of summer. And the fact that they are skewers is so much fun.
You look great! Love the dress 🙂
Sending you many thoughts of health and healing, my friend.
So sorry to hear your news, thoughts and payers coming from here!
So sorry to hear your news 🙁 So glad you caught it early, and can do something about it! Scary stuff, thinking of you!
These little skewers are so cute, and great for a summer party!
I freakin’ love caprese.
So glad you are back Kelly! I have missed you and your recipes! Just had 2 Basal Cells removed…one on my nose and one on my back. My husband also had a pre cell removed from his chest. Sun is no joke! Use that sunscreen girl! Prayers going up for you 🙂
Thank goodness you found it early. Praying that all goes well for you!
Thinking of you and hoping for the very best for you………