Description
Impress your guests with this stunning Caprese Christmas Wreath, a festive twist on the classic caprese salad. Fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves come together in a beautiful wreath shape, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
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Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Wreath:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange Ingredients: On a large round serving platter, create a circular wreath shape with basil leaves. Add cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in an alternating pattern on top of the basil.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and mozzarella. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Finish and Garnish: Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs around the wreath.
- Serve: Serve with toothpicks or skewers for easy enjoyment.
Notes
- Use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes for added color.
- Enhance flavor with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or by adding olives to the wreath.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of wreath
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
