This Candy Cane Caprese Salad Board is festive appetizer board that requires just a few ingredients and will be enjoyed by your loved ones this holiday season!

What is a Caprese Salad?

Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. It is usually arranged on a plate.

This Candy Cane Caprese Salad is layered in a candy cane shape using fresh mozzarella and vine ripe tomatoes, then garnished with toasty baguette slices and balsamic glaze! 

What ingredients do I need to make this Candy Cane Caprese Salad?

• Tomatoes: I like to use large vine-ripened tomatoes.
• Fresh Mozzarella: I use the 8 oz. mozzarella logs from Trader Joe’s and slice them into 8 (1 oz.) slices. 
• Fresh Basil: Adds so much flavor and provides the some green garnish to the candy cane. 
• Balsamic Glaze: I love the one from Trader Joe’s but you can find it at most grocery stores in the salad dressing aisle.
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Baguette slices, if desired. I like to use Trader Joe’s baguette.

How do I make this Candy Cane Caprese Salad?

Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella into thick slices. 

Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella slices on a platter in an alternating pattern, forming a large candy cane.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves. 

Sprinkle salt & pepper, if desired. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.

Serve with a side of toasted baguette slices. 

Ingredients:

• 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze, optional 
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Baguette slices, if desired 

Directions:

1. Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella into thick slices. 
2. Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella slices on a platter or serving tray in an alternating pattern, forming a large candy cane.
3. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. 
4. Sprinkle salt & pepper, if desired. 
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
6. Serve with toasted baguette slices, if desired. 

Makes 8 ( 1 oz. baguette, 1 oz. mozzarella, 2 slices tomatoes, fresh basil, and drizzle of balsamic glaze) servings

6 Points® per serving

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Recipe adapted from https://cook.me/recipe/candy-cane-caprese-board