Turkey and Mozzarella Snack Skewers
It’s always more fun to eat food off skewers! This low carb snack stacks protein, dairy, and veggies onto a small skewer or toothpick. Make them a day or two in advance, so you can quickly grab and enjoy when you’re on the go.
This recipe originally appeared in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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3 skewers
Ingredients
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low sodium turkey breast
- 4 oz
- 113 g
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small skewers or toothpicks
- 12
- 12
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English cucumber(s) (cut into 12 half moons)
- 1/4
- 1/4
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cherry tomatoes
- 12
- 12
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fresh mozzarella balls
- 24 (about 2 ounces)
- 24 (about 2 ounces)
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olive oil
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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salt
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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Directions
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Cut the turkey into 12 (1-inch) cubes.
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Thread each skewer with 1 slice of cucumber, 1 turkey cube, 1 tomato, and 2 mozzarella pearls.
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Place the skewers in a single layer on a large plate. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.