Christmas Wreath Caprese Salad Recipe

Every year at Christmas I seem to end up making something in a wreath shape - not deliberately, but when I stop and think about it there's always a ring on the table. This year I borrowed the idea from my friend Rebecca at the Intolerant Chef: a Caprese wreath. It's the perfect way to turn a simple, delicious salad of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil into something festive and a little Italian - and you know how much I love a theme.

Caprese salad is perfect for serve at Christmas in Australia because everything is in season. If you're looking for a cute version with a snowman then try this Christmas salad recipe next or this candy cane caprese or peach and tomato caprese!

Wreath Caprese Salad

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes (don't you just love that?)

• 200g/7ozs. mixed leaf salad
• 200g/7ozs. punnet cherry tomatoes
• 200g/7ozs. baby bocconcini cheese
• 100ml/3.5 fl ozs. extra virgin olive oil
• 75ml/2.65 fl ozs. aged balsamic vinegar
• Fresh basil to decorate

Step 1 - Arrange the mixed leaves in a circular leaf pattern. Add cherry tomatoes and bocconcini on top. Chiffonade (finely slice) some basil and then decorate with some of the prettier leaves. Whisk the olive oil and vinegar together and dress the salad.