Festive Christmas Wreath Salad Recipe for Holiday Parties

• ▢ 3 fresh mozzarella, balls
• ▢ 500 grams cherry tomatoes
• ▢ 1 olive, black
• ▢ 6 peppercorn
• ▢ fresh basil leaves
• ▢ 5 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• ▢ sea salt, to taste
• ▢ pepper, to taste

• Halve the fresh mozzarella and trim the edges if needed so each half is round and even.
• Arrange the mozzarella halves, rounded side up, in a circle on a large platter to form the wreath base.
• Scatter the cherry tomatoes around and between the cheese pieces. Halve some tomatoes if needed to fill gaps and create a balanced look.
• Quarter a black olive and remove any excess flesh from the inside of each quarter.
• Use a small, sharp knife to cut the olive skin into tiny V shapes for eyes and curved pieces for smiles.
• Place the olive pieces on the mozzarella to create faces. For a quicker option, use whole peppercorns for eyes or both eyes and mouth.
• Tuck fresh basil leaves into the remaining gaps around the wreath for color and fragrance.
• Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately as a festive starter or side.

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