Christmas Wreath Salad
A festive Christmas wreath salad recipe shaped from caprese ingredients, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pomegranate seeds.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and baby lettuce)
- 1 cup red cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini or pearls)
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ¼ cup pitted black olives
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- A small handful of fresh basil leaves
Marinated Mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Balsamic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Toss mozzarella balls with olive oil, chopped basil, salt, and pepper, then set aside to marinate.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper, then pour into a small bowl.
- Place the dressing bowl in the center of a round platter and ring it with mixed greens.
- Tuck cucumber slices around the greens to build the wreath shape.
- Scatter tomatoes, marinated mozzarella, olives, and pomegranate seeds over the greens, tucking in basil as you go.
- Slice red bell pepper into strips and arrange as a bow at the base of the wreath.
- Season lightly, drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, and serve with dressing spooned on individually.
Servings: 6