Description
A festive and patriotic Caprese salad arranged to resemble the American flag. This dish is perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any patriotic gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the cubed mozzarella cheese in the upper left corner of a large rectangular serving platter to create the ‘stars’ section of the flag.
- Create the ‘stripes’ of the flag by alternating rows of halved cherry tomatoes and rows of fresh blueberries below and to the right of the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the salad.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- You can use different sizes of mozzarella balls if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze to your liking.
- Prepare just before serving to ensure freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of the salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg