Caprese Candy Cane Salad
Caprese Candy Cane Salad
This classic Italian appetizer also is an easy and fun salad to make for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) packages Fresh Express® Sweet Butter Lettuce
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 small plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
- 7-8 basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate arils
- Crostini crackers, optional
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Ingredients (makes 1-1/3 cups):
- 1 cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Arrange Fresh Express® Sweet Butter Lettuce on a large oval platter. Place one slice of mozzarella cheese and one tomato slice in a row to create a candy cane shape on top of the lettuce. Place basil leaves around the edges of the tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle the lettuce with pomegranate arils.
- Serve with Pomegranate Vinaigrette on the side.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients in a bowl.