Caprese salad is a super simple salad made of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. I usually think of it as a summer salad, when tomatoes are in season where I live.
But, this is the Christmas version—formed into a candy cane design for a fun and festive take on this classic salad.
Related: Find more holiday appetizer ideas in our archive.
Caprese Salad Ingredients:
- Tomatoes – the more flavorful and fresh the better
- Fresh Mozzarella – I like to slice this myself to get the thickness I prefer
- Basil – The leaves can stay whole or you can chop them up to sprinkle over the salad
- Olive Oil & Salt – to drizzle and sprinkle over the top before serving
Tips for Making Caprese Salad:
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella a similar thickness for a uniform serving look.
- You can still achieve this candy cane look even if you choose to chop the items into cubes or smaller pieces.
- Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle on a little flaky sea salt just before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
Although 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 cane
Instructions
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Wash and slice the tomatoes into thin pieces, removing any steam areas as needed.
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Slice the mozzarella into thin or thick pieces depending on 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 on sea salt before serving.
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Caprese Salad – Christmas Appetizer
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.