Description
Holiday gatherings sparkle with this Christmas Salmon Caprese Salad Cup, elegantly blending Mediterranean flavors and festive charm. Rich salmon meets fresh mozzarella and bright basil, delivering a delightful bite you’ll savor at your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces (113 grams) burrata, torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh basil leaves, chopped
Seasoning and Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Select transparent glassware or small serving cups to showcase the vibrant layers of the caprese-inspired salmon appetizer.
- Create a foundation by placing thinly sliced cucumber rounds at the bottom of each cup to provide a crisp, refreshing base.
- Carefully arrange delicate pieces of smoked salmon over the cucumber, ensuring an even, elegant distribution.
- Gently break apart the creamy burrata cheese, distributing soft, milky chunks throughout each cup.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the salmon and burrata, creating visual interest and color contrast.
- Finely chop fresh basil leaves and sprinkle generously over the layered ingredients, releasing aromatic herbs.
- Delicately drizzle aged balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern, allowing the rich, sweet reduction to enhance the flavors.
- Finish with a light dusting of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Chill the prepared cups for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enhance the appetizer’s refreshing quality.
- Present the salmon caprese cups on an elegant platter, perfect for holiday entertaining.
Notes
- Choose ripe, vibrant cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and visual appeal in your holiday appetizer.
- Select high-quality smoked salmon that’s thinly sliced to ensure delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Chill serving cups beforehand to keep ingredients crisp and refreshing during serving.
- Adjust seasoning subtly to complement the rich, creamy burrata without overpowering delicate salmon notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg