Christmas Caprese Wreath Salad
This Caprese skewer salad takes the form of a Christmas wreath in this holiday-inspired recipe!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Cost: $20
Ingredients
- 2 cups Spinach fresh
- 1 cup Basil fresh
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Oregano divided; may need more
- 1 tsp Salt to taste; may need more
- 1 tsp Black pepper to taste; may need more
- 4 cups Cherry Tomatoes about 2 pints
- 16 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup Balsamic vinegar for dipping/dressing
Instructions
- On a platter of your choosing, place spinach and basil around in a circle covering your platter.
- In a small bowl combine olive oil with 1 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper.
- In a larger bowl pour olive oil mixture over tomatoes and stir to coat.
- Spoon tomatoes over the layers of spinach and basil.
- Fill in gaps with the mozzarella balls and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of oregano.
- In a small bowl in the center, pour the balsamic vinegar to use for dipping.
- Arrange skewers around the edges for guests to use for self serving.
Notes
Optional: garnish with fresh rosemary, shreds of basil, pecans, and cranberries to complete the "wreath" look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1251IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg