Description
A beautiful holiday-themed Caprese salad shaped like a Christmas tree, combining fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella
- Juicy tomatoes
- Fragrant basil
- Olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into uniform pieces.
- On a serving platter, arrange the mozzarella slices in a triangle shape to form the base of the Christmas tree.
- Place the tomato slices on top of the mozzarella to create the next layer.
- Continue layering until the desired height is reached.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves in between layers and add for decoration.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a festive appetizer.
Notes
Consider pairing with warm bread or serving alongside finger foods for a delightful spread. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored covered in the fridge for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg