Candy Cand Caprese Board
Servings: 8
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Board You can use a wood board or a flat serving tray.
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Mozzarella Fresh and sliced into ¼ inch thick slices
- 2 Large Tomatoes Fresh and sliced into ¼ inch thick slices
- 20 Leaves Basil Fresh- you can use more or less based on your preference and the size of the leaves.
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Start on the left side of the board (this will be the top end of the candy cane shape) and place a slice of mozzarella on the board and then alternate slices of tomato and slices of fresh
- Place a couple of basil leaves in between every 3 or 4 slices of tomato and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the candy cane with Olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the candy cane.
- Garnish with olives, nuts, crackers, or bread.
Notes
What makes something Caprese?
Caprese is made of fresh mozzarella, slices of fresh tomato, and fresh basil leaves. There are a lot of different variations, but those are the main ingredients that are in every Caprese.
What kind of tomatoes should be used for Caprese?
You can use any type of tomato that you would like. However, be sure to use ripe, fresh tomatoes as one of the reasons Caprese is so great is due to the freshness of its ingredients. Depending on how much Caprese I'm making, will determine what type of tomatoes I use. If I'm just making a small amount for myself, sometimes I'll use cherry tomatoes cut in half. If I'm making a larger amount, I choose large beefsteak tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 0.4mg
