Ingredients
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- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by washing the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- On a serving platter, arrange the cherry tomatoes in a triangle shape to form the base of the tree.
- Layer mozzarella balls in a similar triangular pattern above the tomatoes, spacing them evenly.
- Add fresh basil leaves between layers as decoration.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the entire arrangement.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours in advance.
- For added flavor, consider using flavored balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg