Easy Caprese Salad Christmas Tree Appetizer

Caprese salad is one of the easiest, tastiest Italian side dishes to prepare. And its natural colors just happen to be so perfectly Christmasy too so it only makes sense to bring the two things together for a deliciously festive dish making this cheery "Christmas tree".

This tasty "tree" is party perfect, makes enough for a crowd, doesn't require any special kitchen skills, and only needs a handful of ingredients. It's just a quick and simple, edible art project that will be the talk of the holiday gathering.

It's also a fun thing to do together if you've got friends or family around to help. Someone can slice while the other person assembles. Even kids can help with the layering assembly.

So many reasons to add this easy Christmas side dish to your holiday menu!

Here you get layer after layer of delicious flavor and everyone will love it!

Easy Caprese Chicken Recipe

When I make a Caprese dish, more often than not lately you'll also find some perfectly ripe avocados in the mix of things, because why not? Avocados are healthy, they're creamy, they have a mellow yet incredible flavor, and they pair perfectly with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.

Pile all of that over some garlicky skillet chicken breasts and finish it off with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze and you've got a chicken dish worthy of a holiday meal — yet it's easy enough for a weeknight meal!

You can have this tasty chicken ready in 20 - 25 minutes (especially if you slice the toppings while the chicken cooks)! Does dinner get any better? Really, I'm not sure it does.

I was savoring each and every bite of this delicious chicken!