Christmas Caprese Candy Cane

Can you think of a cuter way to serve a caprese salad for Christmas? I'll wait! It's so simple but effective and is barely a recipe. To make this caprese candy cane just lay out the mozzarella and tomato in a cane shape!

Caprese Candy Cane

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An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

1 mozzarella ball (400-450g or around 1 pound)
3 tomatoes
Basil leaves
Salt
Balsamic reduction
Extra virgin olive oil

Step 1 - Slice the mozzarella into balls roughly the same size as the tomato slices. Layer in a candy cane shape. Add basil leaves and season tomato with salt.

Step 2 - Drizzle with balsamic and olive oil.

Published on 2019-12-24 by Lorraine Elliott.

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About Lorraine Elliott

Hi! I'm Lorraine Elliott and I've been blogging full time for 18 years. I love sharing my favourite recipes, restaurants and travel destinations with you.