Mozzarella Shaped Christmas Caprese Salad

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This is the most festive version of a caprese salad! Learn how to make your own mozzarella shapes with a silicone mold.

I have SO much basil left in my garden, still growing into November. I am super excited to share this simple way to shape your mozzarella balls into Christmas shapes, making your salad over the top festive and delightful. Of course, it is delicious too. Let’s make it, but first a FUN FACT. The word mozzarella comes from the dialect spoken in southern Italy for the word mozza, “cut” or meaning “to cut off”, referring to the technique that is used to make this cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 C Cherry Tomatoes
• 40-40 Mini Mozzarella Balls
• Basil
• Holiday Mini Mold – Silicone

Directions to Make Christmas Caprese Salad

Start by creating the mozzarella shapes using a silicone mold. Fill the cavities up with balls then microwave for 20 seconds to melt. Dab off any extra water with a paper towel. If necessary, add extra balls and microwave again to fill cavities. Refrigerate to harden.

Next, wash and cut the cherry tomatoes into halves. If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, any tomatoes could be used and cut into small pieces.

Chop fresh basil into small pieces.

Seven Great Reasons to Cook at Home

For me cooking is a great way to express myself. I believe that it is a form of creativity. I am excited to share my TOP seven reasons to cook with you. Know that cooking doesn’t need to be “from scratch” to count. It always counts even when it is only halfway homemade.

1. Cooking is like meditation. I find going through the steps of making a recipe to very calming and relaxing.
2. Also, Cooking stirs the senses, literally and figuratively.
3. When I cook I find myself feeling creative and happy in my heart.
4. Sometimes my kids cook with me and it creates a great time to bond and connect.
5. Homemade meals make great gifts for neighbors in times of need.
6. Using recipes passed down from generations creates a magical connection to family.
7. Honestly, cooking boosts my morale. It is just plain good for the spirit.

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Yield: 4 Servings

Christmas Caprese Salad with Shaped Mozzarella

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This is a festive and delicious salad with shaped mozzarella cheese balls.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
• Fresh Basil
• 40-50 Mini Mozzarella Balls
• Holiday Silicone Mold

Instructions

Start by creating the mozzarella shapes using a silicone mold. Fill the cavities up with balls then microwave for 20 seconds to melt. Dab off any extra water with a paper towel. If necessary, add extra balls and microwave again to fill cavities. Refrigerate to harden.

Next, wash and cut the cherry tomatoes into halves. If you don't have cherry tomatoes, any tomatoes could be used and cut into small pieces.

Chop fresh basil into small pieces.

Mix tomatoes, extra cheese balls and basil and place on a dish.

Remove hardened mozzarella shapes from the fridge and place on the salad.

Serve immediately.

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