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caprese salad wreath

Caprese salad Wreath

Kitchen Ready Betty
With fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, green olives, and basil, this delicious and easy toothpick appetizer pairs well with pesto and is always a hit around the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizers, Holidays, Snacks
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 18
Calories 69 kcal

Equipment

  • 36 3.5-4.5 inch cocktail skewers

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes I like Sunset brand's One Sweet tomatoes, which are smaller
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls drained
  • 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives drained
  • fresh basil for garnish
  • ⅓ cup pesto you can make your own or buy jarred

Instructions
 

  • Stack and arrange mozzarella, tomatoes and olives on skewers; vary the order for aesthetic appeal.
  • Arrange skewers in a circle on serving plate; garnish with basil and place dipping cup with pesto in center.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate; enjoy within 3 days.
While it's tempting to place the skewers through the pits in the olives; it's best to pierce the olives on the side. That way, the olives don't fall off the skewers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 skewersCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword basil, caprese, caprese appetizer, caprese wreath, Christmas, Christmas caprese wreath, mozzarella pearls, olives
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