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Caprese Candy Cane

Caprese Candy Cane Salad

This classic Italian appetizer also is an easy and fun salad to make for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

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.