Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Caprese Wreath
1 min read
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cups grape tomatoes
8 oz mozzarella pearls
cup basil leaves
cup balsamic reduction
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a large plate or serving platter.
Step 2
Cut 2 slits longways on a grape tomato, not cutting all the way through. Cut a mozzarella pearl in half and place each in the slits of the tomato. Repeat and place the two sets of tomatoes with mozzarella back-to-back to a ring. Repeat, making the rings form a wreath. Place basil leaves on the outside where you see fit. Serve with balsamic reduction in a small bowl.
