Layer lettuce leaves and basil on a 15x10-inch tray or baking pan. Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form a square. Alternate cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to create red and white stripes.
Recipe
Appetizer
Star-Spangled Caprese Salad
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Description
Show off your stars and stripes with a Star-Spangled Caprese Salad! This easy summer salad will add a festive flair to your Fourth of July party.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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15 large butterhead lettuce leaves | ||
½ c. fresh basil, tightly packed, plus additional for garnish | ||
1 c. fresh blueberries | ||
2 c. cherry tomatoes | ||
2 (8-oz. each) pkgs. ciliegine fresh mozzarella, (cherry size) | ||
8 slice(s) Soiree fresh mozzarella cheese | ||
Gustare Vita olive oil, for serving | ||
Gustare Vita balsamic glaze, for serving | ||
Hy-Vee sea salt, coarsely ground, for serving |
Things To Grab
- 15x10-inch tray or baking pan
Directions
Cut mozzarella slices into stars using a small star-shaped cookie cutter. Layer cheese stars on top of blueberries.
To serve, lightly drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with additional basil and coarsely ground sea salt, if desired.
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons July 2022