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CAPRESE CHRISTMAS WREATH

Celebrate the festive season with a stunning Caprese Christmas Wreath that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! This vibrant centerpiece showcases fresh basil, creamy baby mozzarella balls, and juicy cherry tomatoes, bringing the bright colors of the holidays to your table. Optional additions like olives or arugula add flair and flavor, making this wreath versatile and unique. Drizzled with a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of garlic, this dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delightful appetizer. Impress your guests with this fresh, eye-catching arrangement that captures the essence of Christmas in every bite!

CAPRESE CHRISTMAS WREATH by Dr. Cindy Tanzar

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Plan: (Maintenance)

Serving information: Makes 6-8 servings.

This salad can be made as large or as small as needed. The ingredients do not need to be exact, and you can make your wreath very full or simple. Just have fun with it! Makes a beautiful addition to your table.

INGREDIENTS

  • WREATH:
    • 1-2 large bunches of basil, depends on wreath size
    • Baby mozzarella balls
    • Package of cherry tomatoes
    • Optional ideas: Kalamata or green olives, add arugula to fill in the wreath if you lack basil, sprinkle with herbs, use different colors of tomatoes
  • DRESSING:
    • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 cup organic Balsamic vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • Liquid stevia drops, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. To make the dressing, place all the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well-emulsified. Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to a week.
  2. To make the wreath, arrange basil on a large platter in the shape of a wreath.
  3. Add tomatoes (can be cut in halves or whole) and mozzarella balls on top and between the basil leaves. Make it as full as you like – there is no right or wrong way to do it.
  4. Drizzle the Balsamic dressing lightly over the wreath when ready to serve.
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