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Christmas Tree Caprese Salad

Delicious Christmas Tree Caprese Salad for Holiday Celebrations

This Christmas Tree Caprese Salad combines fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil for a festive appetizer that dazzles guests.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 199
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh mozzarella (logs), sliced into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 lbs medium vine ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 2 bunches fresh basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano optional
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Flakey sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (4-inch) sliced baguette chunk, halved through thickness use top half

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

  1. Take two slices of fresh mozzarella and cut a star for the top using a cookie cutter, stack the two stars together and set aside.
  2. On an extra large cutting board or serving tray, shape the bottom row of the tree by alternating and overlapping fresh mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil (about 6 of each).
  3. Continue aligning 6 or so more rows above the bottom row, forming a tall triangular shape; rows should get narrower each time.
  4. Refrigerate any extra cheese or tomatoes that you may have left for another use.
  5. Finish the tree by adding the star on top and the bread on the bottom for the "tree stump".
  6. Sprinkle oregano over the tomato, cheese, and basil area, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  7. Finish with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle around the "tree" with flakey sea salt to mimic snow.
  8. Serve shortly after preparing; ingredients shouldn't be at room temperature longer than 2 hours after being removed from the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSodium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Customizations can include swapping mozzarella for burrata, adding chili flakes, or using heirloom tomatoes for variety.

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