Caprese salad is a super simple salad made of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. I tend to think of it as a summer salad when tomatoes are in season where I live.
But this is Christmas version – shaped into a candy cane design for a fun and festive take on this classic salad.
Related: Find more ideas for holiday appetizers in our archive.
Caprese Salad Ingredients:
- Tomatoes – the tastier and fresher the better
- Fresh Mozzarella – I like to slice this myself to get the thickness I prefer
- Basil – The leaves can be left whole or you can chop them to sprinkle over the salad
- Olive oil & salt – to drizzle and sprinkle over the top before serving
Tips for making Caprese salad:
- Cut tomatoes and mozzarella to the same thickness for a uniform serving appearance.
- You can still achieve this candy cane look even if you choose to cut the items into cubes or smaller pieces.
- Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle with some sea salt flakes just before serving.
Serving suggestion:
While this salad is great on its own, here are some things you might want to serve it with:
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tomato, mozzarella and basil salad styled like a candy bar
Instructions
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Wash and thinly slice the tomatoes, removing any steamed areas as needed.
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Cut the mozzarella into thin or thick pieces according to your preference.
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Leave the basil leaves whole or chop into small pieces.
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Arrange the ingredients in a candy cane design.
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Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
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Caprese Salad – Christmas starters
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* Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where applicable, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.
