The Christmas Caprese Santa Claus version is a creative and fun idea to bring to the table a simple and quick appetizer, but with a great impact. Perfect for the holidays, this recipe revisits the classic Caprese salad by transforming it into a cute Santa Claus that will delight both young and old. With tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, and basil, you will create a tasty, light, and truly scenic dish. Follow my tips to prepare this Christmas-themed Caprese and surprise your guests during the Christmas lunch or dinner!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 4 mozzarella balls
- 3 tomatoes
- to taste basil
- 1 slice ham
- to taste black olives
Steps
Preparation of the Christmas Caprese Santa Claus version
To prepare the Santa Claus Caprese version, start by thoroughly washing the tomatoes and basil.
Slice the tomatoes thinly and do the same with the mozzarella. On a serving plate or board, assemble Santa’s face starting from the hat by alternating the tomato slices as in the photo.
Add a slice of ham to create the face, arrange the mozzarella around it, use a slice to create the pom-pom of the hat and one to create the mustache (divide it in half first) and finally focus on the eyes, nose, and mouth.For the beard, arrange the basil leaves at the base, creating a voluminous effect. Now your Santa Claus is ready to be served!
Merry Christmas!
Tips
The Santa Claus Caprese version is a dish that is best served fresh, right after preparation. However, if you need to prepare it in advance, here’s how to store it:
Place the Caprese on a plate, cover it with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator. Consume within a few hours to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
Add the basil at the last moment: leave room for Santa Claus’s beard on the plate and add the fresh basil only before serving, so it will remain vibrant and crunchy.
