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3Hotdogs

(15,803 posts)
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:21 PM Friday

Your ideas - - I have a concoction I prepare and take to picnics.

Sliced tomato, topped wth mozzarella, pickled ginger and fresh basil. I add balsamic and oil at the site. The tray of about 20 slices disappears in 5 minutes.

The problem. The sliced tomato is a carrier for the other three but it is difficult to manage. Crackers would get soggy.

Do you guys have any ideas about a replacement carrier instead of the tomato slices?

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Your ideas - - I have a concoction I prepare and take to picnics. (Original Post) 3Hotdogs Friday OP
Wasa bread? buzzycrumbhunger Friday #1
OMG Wasa bread is the absolute best! JMCKUSICK Friday #3
Will it get soggy with the balsamic on top? 3Hotdogs Saturday #8
sliced cucumber or zucchini on the bottom... Trueblue Texan Friday #2
I agree with zucchini. Pretty solid plus absorbs flavors Endlessmike56 Friday #4
Some sort of lettuce as a wrap? TommyT139 Friday #5
That's what toothpicks are for buzzycrumbhunger Saturday #6
I didn't post, tooth picks are already inserted . 3Hotdogs Saturday #7
Why not use the mozzarella slice as the carrier? mwmisses4289 Saturday #9
What about pineapple??? ultralite001 Saturday #10

Trueblue Texan

(4,736 posts)
2. sliced cucumber or zucchini on the bottom...
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:37 PM
Friday

...followed by the tomato. Ya gotta have the tomato, right?

TommyT139

(2,560 posts)
5. Some sort of lettuce as a wrap?
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
Friday

Or a tortilla (spinach or red pepper If you want more color). Then layer, roll, and slice into rounds? But I'm not sure how you would keep the tortilla outer layer from coming loose.

Sounds wonderful - like a caprese salad, yet with added ginger.

buzzycrumbhunger

(2,501 posts)
6. That's what toothpicks are for
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:17 AM
Saturday

… and it elevates mere finger foods to “hors d’oeuvres.”

mwmisses4289

(5,285 posts)
9. Why not use the mozzarella slice as the carrier?
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:47 AM
Saturday

Sliced mozzarella, then the tomato, ginger and basil on top?

ultralite001

(2,864 posts)
10. What about pineapple???
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:06 PM
Saturday

I love the cucumber slices idea (+ try lemon cukes if you can find them)…

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