The holidays are here! Have you been asked to bring an appetizer to your office Christmas party? Are you having guests over for some holiday cheer? Make this delicious festive, caprese! It's easy to put together and a real crowd-pleaser. Deck the halls with these gorgeous red tomatoes in candy cane style. Fa la la!

Candy Cane Caprese close up with balsamic — Candy Cane Caprese

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What Ingredients Will You Need?

Tomato - Try to find evenly-sized tomatoes to match the diameter of the pre-packaged sliced cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese - I love the BelGioioso brand!
Basil - Fresh basil is the best option for this dish.
Balsamic glaze - See FAQ below if you have trouble finding balsamic glaze and already have balsamic vinegar on hand.
Salt
Pepper

Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.

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How Should You Store This?

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

This dish is not freezer-friendly.

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Use up your extra tomatoes on this Tomato and Avocado Side Salad.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is balsamic glaze the same as balsamic reduction?

Yes, and it is easy to make yourself! Heat some balsamic vinegar up on the stove at low to medium heat until it reduces by half.

Should tomatoes be refrigerated?

Refrigerating tomatoes will extend their shelf life, but could also decrease their flavor or change their texture. If you don't want your tomatoes to go bad, wait until they are fully ripe, refrigerate for a few days, then bring them back to room temperature before slicing.

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candy cane shaped caprese with basil and balsamic

Candy Cane Caprese

Jami Powell

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 12 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 2 tomatoes
▢ 1 package fresh sliced mozzarella
▢ 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

Wash tomato and then cut it into even slices.
Layer tomato, fresh basil leaves, and sliced mozzarella into the shape of a candy cane.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword Christmas, holiday, tomatoes

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Important Food Safety Tips

Wash hands and create a clean work area.
Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov