This party appetizer uses fresh strawberries, mozzarella, and basil to create a pretty skewer that is both delicious and fun to eat! It's perfect for the 21 Day Fix or Weight Watchers, too! You can easily double or triple this recipe for a big group.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: 21 Day Fix, appetizer, brunch, low carb, party, portion fix, side dish, vegetarian, Weight Watchers, whole foods
16strawberriessmall, washed and cut in half across the width, hull intact
32basilfresh leaves, washed and patted dry
16mozzarella balls
1cBalsamic Vinegar
Optional
olive oil to drizzle over skewers
Instructions
Thread the top half of one strawberry onto a wooden skewer with the hull facing up. Next, fold one basil leaf in half, dark side facing out, and add itto the skewer. Add one mini-Mozzarella ball, followed by another folded basil leaf, and the bottom half of the strawberry.
Repeat Step #1 with the remaining strawberries, basil, and Mozzarellauntil you have 16 completed skewers. Arrange on a serving platter and setaside.
To prepare the glaze, add balsamic vinegar to a smal lsauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume.
Remove glaze from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle over the skewers, along with some extra virgin olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
21 Day Fix Container Counts (1 serving = 4 skewers): 1 purple, 1 blue I recommend measuring out your mozzarella balls in a blue container so you know how many you can use (or if it works out to less than a container, you can count accordingly)Weight Watchers Points (1 serving = 4 skewers, with 2 oz cheese total):Purple plan: 1 pointGreen plan: 1 pointBlue plan: 1 pointHave you made this recipe? Take a picture and share on Instagram or Facebook and tag @carrieelleblog!