Caprese Candy Cane Appetizer
A festive Caprese Candy Cane appetizer made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil arranged into a candy cane shape.
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Ingredients
- 2 fresh mozzarella balls(8 oz each) sliced ¼ inch thick
- 4-5 Roma tomatoes sliced ¼ inch thick
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1-2 tbsp prepared pesto (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Crostini or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Blot tomato slices dry with paper towels.
- Alternate mozzarella and tomato slices on a platter, overlapping slightly, forming a straight line for the stem.
- Curve the top of the line into a hook shape to complete the candy cane.
- Tuck basil leaves between and around the slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic glaze, and pesto, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with crostini or baguette slices.
Servings: 6