Candy Cane Caprese
The Candy Cane Caprese, a festive twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad. This recipe combines tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Equipment
- 2 knives
- 1 Plate or board
Ingredients
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Sliced
- 3 Tomatoes
- 16 Basil Leaves and for decorations
- 4 tbsp Balsamic Glaze or to taste
- 16 Crackers
Instructions
- Start by selecting ripe red tomatoes. It’s important to choose tomatoes that are firm yet juicy for optimal flavour.
- Wash and dry the tomatoes, then wash and dry the fresh basil leaves.
- Slice the tomatoes into thin slices. Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into slices of similar thickness as the tomatoes.
- Start at the top end of the candy cane shape and create the candy cane stripes by alternating a slice of mozzarella with a slice of tomato until you get a candy cane shape.
- Place fresh basil leaves around the candy cane or add them in between the tomato and the mozzarella slice.
- Serve with balsamic and crackers or drizzle the balsamic glaze over the the salad.
Notes
NOTES:
1. Feel free to get creative with the arrangement, and adapt the quantities based on the number of servings you need.
2. You can also add a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, or a dash of olive oil for extra flavour.
1. Feel free to get creative with the arrangement, and adapt the quantities based on the number of servings you need.
2. You can also add a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, or a dash of olive oil for extra flavour.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 466mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1236IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 1mg
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