Gather your ingredients: fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the mozzarella balls and halved cherry tomatoes in a candy cane shape on a serving board, alternating red and white to mimic the stripes.
Tuck fresh basil leaves amongst the mozzarella and tomatoes to add a pop of green.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, pomegranate seeds, or edible glitter for extra holiday sparkle, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!