Caprese for Christmas
1 serving
10 minutes
Caprese at Christmas is a festive version of the classic Italian salad that enchants with its simplicity and elegance. Inspired by the colors of Christmas, it combines juicy cherry tomatoes, tender mozzarella, and fragrant basil to create a harmonious taste of freshness and softness. Lettuce leaves add extra texture while olive oil and balsamic sauce complement the composition with a light tanginess and sweetness. Seasoned with oregano, salt, and black pepper, this salad is perfect for the festive table, delighting guests with its elegance and traditional Italian flavor. Caprese symbolizes the Italian love for fresh ingredients and pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine or light appetizers. It evokes warm family evenings and celebrations where simple yet heartfelt dishes matter.
1
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Slice the mozzarella ball into pieces about 0.7 cm thick. Wash and dry the basil and lettuce.
- Cherry tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 piece
- Green basil: 50 g
- Lettuce leaves: 100 g
2
Place lettuce, slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dry oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic sauce. Do not mix.
- Lettuce leaves: 100 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 piece
- Cherry tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Green basil: 50 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Oregano: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Balsamic sauce: 20 ml