Snowman Caprese Salad – a festive Christmas salad or appetizer that’s easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Snowman Caprese Salad
Use creamy burrata balls to make this fun holiday snowman in a bed of easy to make caprese salad. Use whole peppercorns and a simple triangle cut from a carrot to give this snowman his personality. Serve as an appetizer with a warm toasted baguette for the burrata and toothpicks to pick up the cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls.
Ingredients for a Snowman Caprese Salad
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- Burrata – burrata usually comes in two 4 oz balls in a container or one 8 oz ball. For this photo, I used two 8 oz balls of burrata. For a smaller salad, use two 4 oz balls.
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine
- Fresh Basil
- Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze – or balsamic vinegar. I prefer to serve this on the side so it doesn’t discolor the display.
- Whole Peppercorns – for the face and buttons. Wait to add until right before serving. The peppercorns will start to discolor the burrata after an extended period of time.
- Carrot – a whole carrot peeled and cut into a small triangle.
How to Make a Snowman Burrata Salad
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped basil in a large bowl.
- Add burrata balls that have been patted dry to center of platter.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls around burrata.
- Add snowman face and buttons.
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Snowman Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz Burrata Balls
- 2 pounds Cherry Tomatoes
- 8 oz Ciliegine Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
- Balsamic Glaze for drizzling
- baguette sliced, brushed with olive oil, and toasted
Instructions
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped basil in a large bowl.
- Add burrata balls that have been patted dry to center of platter. Arrange cherry tomatoes around burrata and add fresh mozzarella balls to top. Add snowman face and buttons. Garish with more fresh basil. Serve with a warm toasted baguette and a side of balsamic glaze for drizzling.
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This is the most festive caprese salad I’ve ever seen! I love the plating.
Using creamy burrata balls to make the snowman is such a clever idea, and the peppercorns and carrot nose add the perfect touch of charm.
Made this for our book club Christmas party and it turned out SO cute! Everyone loved it.