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Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Basil Flag

This fresh mozzarella tomato basil flag is perfect for any patriotic occasion. Bursting with flavor and color this dazzling dish takes moments to put together.

If you’re looking for a fun, patriotic appetizer that can be assembled before you can hum the phrase, “our country tis of thee”, then boy do I have a delish dish for you! I’m a big fan of dazzle without hassel. So in the spirit of my watermelon feta flag that has become an all time favorite 4th of July family tradition, I dreamt up the fresh mozzarella tomato basil flag.

This fresh, savory flag was a breeze to assemble and yet it exploded with tremendous flavor that made my spirits soar. So without further adieu, I give to you, freedom from slaving away over a hot & steamy stove…

Just place some fresh Opal Basil leaves into a square white dish to make a perfect field of blue.

Then lovingly line fresh mozzarella balls and grape tomatoes two by two, on a white rectangular platter, to make some splendid, scrumptious stripes.

You’ll be filled with glee to find that the three ingredients thread onto a bamboo skewer make a darling red, white & blue,

…bite of bliss just for you.

And for a little more bling to the taste buds,

drizzle with a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar…

And that my friends is an explosion of summertime celebration in your mouth.

You’ve still got time to run to the store for these 3 simple red, white & blue ingredients that will be sure to *woo* your guests at that post-parade picinc or pre-fireworks party.

Wishing you a most festive 4th that includes freedom from slaving away over a hot & steamy stove!

~Wenderly

Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Basil Flag
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Author: Wendy Hondroulis | Wenderly
This fresh mozzarella tomato basil flag is the perfect dish for Memorial Day, the 4th of July or any patriotic occasion. Bursting with flavor and color, this dazzling dish only takes moments to put together.
Ingredients
  • grape tomatoes – washed and dried
  • small fresh mozzarella balls
  • opal (purple) basil leaves- rinsed and patted dry
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella balls into rows on a rectangular plate to make the stripes of the American flag.
  2. Place a square bowl in the top left corner and fill it with the purple basil leaves. This will make the *stars* of the flag.
  3. Serve with toothpicks and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper.

 

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17 Comments

  3. This is such a cute idea! Re your prior chicken post, we enjoy your chicken kebobs posted last year very frequently around here so I’m eager to try this latest chicken recipe of yours. It sounds so flavorful and looks delicious. Have a fantastic Independence Day celebration 🙂

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  5. This is soooo creative. I can’t wait to try this. I don’t have the basil you used, but next time I will look for it..Thank you for sharing this. Happy 4th to you!!

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  8. late to the party on this one, but I just had to say hello and that I LOVE this! Basil is one of my favorite things (my dachshund is named Basil), and I am already looking forward to making this, even if I have to wait almost a year.

    found you via pinterest, going to look around now…

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