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Down to the wire on your holiday planning? You still have time for this Caprese Salad Wreath! Fresh and festive, it takes classic Caprese salad ingredients, then arranges them in the shape of a lovely holiday wreath.

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This Caprese wreath is as easy as it is lovely.

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The holidays are a time to put a little extra effort into your cooking, but let’s be honest—by the time you’ve baked the Brie Bites, Baked Ham, and a platter of Christmas Sugar Cookies, there’s not much energy left for extra touches. Cue the Caprese salad wreath!

It takes minutes (literally) to assemble, requires ZERO cooking, and adds a fresh and festive touch to any party.

Typically Caprese salad combines mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil, but since basil is expensive and poorer quality in the winter months, I swapped it for arugula, which adds a nice peppery touch and makes this wreath much more affordable to assemble.

Serve it as an appetizer alongside Cream Cheese Appetizer Bites, or make it a side next to the Standing Rib Roast.

This is also a perfect last-minute recipe to bring to a holiday party. Whenever I host, I love when a guest offers to bring a salad. The fact that this one is a total show-stopper makes it all the more welcome at any gathering.

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caprese salad in the shape of a wreath

Caprese Salad Wreath

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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 8 as an appetizer
This festive Caprese salad wreath takes just minutes to put together and is a gorgeous addition to any holiday party! Serve it as an appetizer or side.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces ciliegine or bocconcini (Mozzarella balls)
  • Drizzle good-quality extra virgin olive oil it’s OK to eye ball this
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze eyeball this too
  • Flaky salt such as Maldon or fleur de sel

Instructions
 

  • Place a small bowl in the center of a large platter (this is a place holder for the center of the wreath). Arrange the arugula around it in a wreath shape.
  • Scatter the cherry tomatoes and boccacini around the wreath like cute decorations.
  • Drizzle with the oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Remove the bowl to complete the wreath shape. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include the olive oil, balsamic drizzle, or flaky salt

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 817IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 1mg

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Erin Clarke

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

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  1. Hi Erin! I needed an easy, last-minute side for our family Christmas dinner, and you came to my rescue! Not only was this Caprese salad wreath delicious, it made a beautiful presentation! Everyone raved over it. I wanted to get a photo, but people dug into it before I could snap one! Thank you again for another Well Plated hit!

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