Description
A festive twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls on a serving platter.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes for best flavor.
- Fresh mozzarella works better than pre-shredded.
- Add pomegranate seeds for extra color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: christmas caprese salad, holiday appetizer, easy salad recipe