Easy Mini Caprese Skewers with Turkey and Honey Mustard Dip
A quick and easy appetizer combining cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and deli turkey, served with a tangy honey mustard dip. Perfect for casual gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers (about 6-7 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 small cherry tomatoes
- 20 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 20 whole fresh basil leaves
- 8 ounces deli turkey slices, thinly sliced and cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- About 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (if using), 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of black pepper. Adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste. Refrigerate while assembling skewers.
- Prep Ingredients: Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves gently under cold water and pat dry. Drain mozzarella balls well. Cut deli turkey slices into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a fresh basil leaf (fold if large), a folded piece of turkey, and a mozzarella ball. Repeat layering if desired for longer skewers.
- Season and Drizzle: Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Lightly sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the skewers.
- Serve with Honey Mustard Dip: Place the dip in a small bowl alongside the platter for dipping. Garnish dip with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes before use if serving warm to prevent burning. Pat mozzarella dry to avoid soggy skewers. Assemble skewers up to 3 hours ahead and refrigerate; add olive oil just before serving. Fold turkey slices neatly instead of bunching for better texture. Adjust honey mustard dip sweetness and tang to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 skewers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
Keywords: Caprese skewers, turkey appetizer, honey mustard dip, easy appetizer, party food, finger food, quick snack