Need a simple recipe for your next barbecue or holiday get-together? These Tortellini Caprese Salad Skewers are quick, easy, and so delicious!
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I looked at the calendar the other day and had to do a double-take. It can’t possibly be almost September already! I’ll ask it again, “Where is this year going?” Labor Day is next Monday. So if you haven’t already, now is the time to start planning your end-of-summer barbecues! I love the fall, but I’m trying to cram in every last bit of summer that I can enjoy until it’s officially over. That includes backyard barbecues and all of the delicious food that goes along with them!
Salads are definitely one of my go-to barbecue foods to make and to dig into. I’m not just talking about a bowl of greens either. Although a nice, chopped salad is good, it doesn’t compare to pasta salads and salads made with garden tomatoes, herbs, and other fresh ingredients. Caprese salads will forever be a summer favorite of mine! Since we grow a lot of tomatoes in our garden, it’s a salad I make over and over again throughout the summer season.
The other night, we barbecued dinner. I decided to create a salad on a stick recipe that was perfect side dish. This recipe would also be great for barbecues, parties, and holidays! These little Caprese salad bites are made with just a few ingredients. It’s a winning appetizer that takes almost no time or effort to make! I guarantee that everyone will love these skewers!
These Tortellini Caprese Salad Skewers are seriously the perfect combination of fresh ingredients, cheese, and yummy pasta! They’re delicious on their own, but I like to serve them with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, too. It just brings the dish altogether.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. bag cheese tortellini (half a 16 oz. bag of frozen tortellini)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, rinsed and halved
- 8 oz. small fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- Optional: balsamic glaze
- 4-inch bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for a few minutes, until pasta has softened and floated to the top of the pot.
- Drain tortellini and rinse with cold water. Allow pasta to cool in a strainer.
- Once pasta has cooled, start assembling your skewers.
- Skewer a mozzarella ball, then a tomato half, a basil leaf (folded in half, if necessary), and a tortellini.
- Continue until all ingredients are used up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
Notes
Pro tip: Take ingredients off of any leftover skewers. Chop basil and mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl with balsamic vinaigrette to make a delicious pasta salad!
So if you’re like me and totally forgot that Labor Day is just around the corner, this is a quick and easy recipe to make for your holiday barbecue! How will you be celebrating Labor Day this year?
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35 Comments
I’ll be making these for sure! They look so good!
Thanks so much! Enjoy!
These are so perfect for potlucks! I love it.
Thank you! It’s definitely an easy potluck recipe!
I want to make these for Labor Day!
Awesome! Enjoy!
YUM! This is such a fun recipe. Perfect for family get-togethers!
Thank you! This is definitely a recipe that’s sure to please everyone!
This is such a fun appetizer idea! I pretty much love anything & all things caprese. 🙂
Thank you! I’m with you. I love Caprese anything! 🙂
Oh wow this is perfect, we’re trying to do a BBQ Monday and this would be perfect for my family. I love that they’re easy to make and tiny! Perfect for a large gathering. I love Caprese anything, so this is right up my alley!
I honestly still have no idea what we’re doing on Monday. Ha! We better get on that! Anyway, these are definitely easy and small enough for a large crowd to enjoy. What’s not to love about Caprese salads? Right?! Have a great Labor Day weekend!
My kids love tortellini, wonder if they would like this vacation to it. I know i would!
The flavors aren’t too complex, so this might be a great way for kids to enjoy tortellini. Plus it’s on a stick! That’s always a fun way to eat!
These look like a perfect snack for the upcoming long weekend.
These are definitely a great bite to eat at a barbecue. Enjoy!
Okay, we’re making these soon. This is such a great idea and the presentation is so pretty!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy this recipe! It takes little effort to make, but is definitely a fun and colorful dish!
I love making these – they are such a party favorite
I love little bites like this recipe at a party! They’re delicious!
Everything tastes better on a stick! Thanks for linking up to this weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday – I can’t wait to see what you create next week!
I agree! Food on a stick is so much fun! Thank you and enjoy!
They look so delicious and your photos are really amazing!
Thanks so much! 🙂
How cute are these for an appy. Looks delicious!
Thanks so much! 🙂
The addition of tortellini is a perfect finish!
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Thank you! It’s almost a mini meal on a stick! 😉
These look delicious. I’m saving this recipe for the next pot luck meal I go to. Thank you!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy this recipe! 🙂
What a lovely way to present salad! Yum! These would be a hit at this week’s Fiesta Friday party – I hope you brought enough with you! ? Thanks for sharing!
I always make enough to go around! 😉 I hope you enjoy this recipe! Thanks!
I love your Tortenllini Caprese Salad Skewers, great for a game day! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a safe and enjoyable weekend.
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Miz Helen
Thanks so much! These are definitely fun, little party bites!
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