Name: Christmas Appetizer Platter
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 fresh mozzarella balls; 6 tomatoes; fresh basil leaves; 1 baguette (to serve); sea salt (to taste); pepper (to taste)

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This Christmas Appetizer Platter featuring a classic caprese shaped into a stocking is the perfect festive dish to enjoy at your next party or family dinner!

Sliced mozzarella, fresh basil, and tomato arranged in a stocking shape on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by string lights.

Enjoy this dish as a fun side salad, or serve it with crostini or crusty bread, so that everyone can make their own delicious caprese bites! Season well, then drizzle with olive oil and a sweet balsamic glaze to make all the flavors pop!

Sliced fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and tomato slices are arranged neatly on a wooden cutting board, ready for making a Caprese salad—perfect for those who love healthy bites and classic food recipes.

Servings: people

Christmas Appetizer Platter

Merry and bright, this caprese shaped into a stocking makes the perfect festive appetizer.

Prep: 20

Cook: 0

Total: 20

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Ingredients

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes.
Arrange them in a stocking shape on a big platter or chopping board.
Now, slice the mozzarella and place these above the tomatoes.
Stick the basil leaves between the mozzarella and the tomatoes.
Sprinkle with sea salt (plus olive oil and balsamic glaze if you like).
Serve with slices of baguette.

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Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 590mg, Potassium: 305mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1191IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 358mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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