Description
This Christmas Caprese Wreath is a stunning, no-cook appetizer perfect for your holiday celebrations. With vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s a deliciously light and festive addition to any table. Ready in just minutes, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its simplicity and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750g cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 x 180g tubs cherry bocconcini
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and cranberries. Drain the bocconcini and pat them dry with a paper towel. - Assemble the Wreath:
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and cranberries in a circular pattern on a large serving platter, leaving the center empty to mimic a wreath. Alternate the tomatoes and bocconcini for balance, and scatter cranberries throughout for festive pops of color. - Dress It Up:
Drizzle olive oil over the assembled wreath. Sprinkle the grated parmesan evenly over the top. Tuck fresh basil leaves around the tomatoes and bocconcini for a vibrant and aromatic finish. - Serve:
Serve immediately as a colorful, refreshing side dish or appetizer. Pair with crusty bread or crackers for a complete holiday spread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle balsamic glaze over the finished wreath.
- Substitute cranberries with pomegranate seeds or cherry halves for a creative twist.
- Best served fresh but can be pre-assembled (without basil and dressing) a few hours ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (No-cook recipe)
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the wreath
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg