Easy Mini Caprese Skewers Lunchbox with Hummus
These easy mini caprese skewers paired with creamy hummus make a perfect, no-cook lunchbox that’s ready in under 10 minutes. Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil on a stick, dipped into hummus, create a satisfying and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (mixed colors if available)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), drained
- 20–24 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for serving)
- 20–24 toothpicks or small cocktail skewers
Instructions
- Rinse cherry tomatoes and pat dry. If large, slice in half; if small, leave whole. Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry with paper towels. Pick basil leaves off stems.
- Thread one basil leaf onto a toothpick, folding slightly if large. Add one cherry tomato (or half), then one mozzarella ball. Push together gently. Repeat for 6-8 skewers per serving.
- Lay skewers on a plate or in lunchbox container. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt and fresh black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil if using.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup hummus into a small leak-proof container or lunchbox compartment.
- Arrange skewers in one compartment and hummus in another. Add optional sides like cucumber slices or crackers. Refrigerate until ready to pack.
Notes
Assemble skewers up to 24 hours in advance, but add salt and pepper just before packing to prevent tomatoes from getting watery. For best flavor, let lunchbox sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before eating. If basil leaves are large, tear in half instead of folding to prevent splitting. To keep skewers from sliding, place a tiny dollop of hummus on the bottom of the container to anchor them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 skewers with 1/4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
Keywords: caprese skewers, lunchbox, hummus, no-cook, easy lunch, vegetarian, kid-friendly