Burrata Snowman Caprese Salad
This Burrata Snowman Caprese Salad is the ultimate festive starter, combining creamy burrata, fresh mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes arranged into adorable snowmen. It's a playful, flavorful dish perfect for Christmas Eve starters or holiday appetizer boards.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 burrata cheese drained and patted dry
- 4 mini mozzarella balls drained and patted dry
- 8 cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- carrot bits or peppercorns for decoration (eyes and noses)
Instructions
- Gently drain and pat dry the burrata and mini mozzarella balls so they hold their shape.
- On a clean plate, stack one burrata ball as the body and a mini mozzarella as the head. Secure with a toothpick or skewer.
- Decorate with halved cherry tomatoes for buttons, and use carrot bits or peppercorns for the eyes and nose.
- Add fresh basil leaves around the neck area like scarves. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over each snowman.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
Notes
- Assemble the snowmen just before serving for best texture and appearance.
- Avoid refrigerating after plating, as it affects the burrata's consistency.