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3Hotdogs

(15,847 posts) Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:21 PM Jul 3

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 Jul 3 OP

Wasa bread? buzzycrumbhunger Jul 3 #1

OMG Wasa bread is the absolute best! JMCKUSICK Jul 3 #3

Will it get soggy with the balsamic on top? 3Hotdogs Jul 4 #8

sliced cucumber or zucchini on the bottom... Trueblue Texan Jul 3 #2

I agree with zucchini. Pretty solid plus absorbs flavors Endlessmike56 Jul 3 #4

Some sort of lettuce as a wrap? TommyT139 Jul 3 #5

That's what toothpicks are for buzzycrumbhunger Jul 4 #6

I didn't post, tooth picks are already inserted . 3Hotdogs Jul 4 #7

Why not use the mozzarella slice as the carrier? mwmisses4289 Jul 4 #9

What about pineapple??? ultralite001 Jul 4 #10

buzzycrumbhunger

(2,563 posts)

1. Wasa bread?

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:27 PM

Jul 3

It’s a bit more sturdy than plain crackers.

JMCKUSICK

(7,143 posts)

3. OMG Wasa bread is the absolute best!

Reply to buzzycrumbhunger (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:42 PM

Jul 3

With anything, esp. cream cheese.

3Hotdogs

(15,847 posts)

8. Will it get soggy with the balsamic on top?

Reply to buzzycrumbhunger (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 07:46 AM

Jul 4

Trueblue Texan

(4,766 posts)

2. sliced cucumber or zucchini on the bottom...

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:37 PM

Jul 3

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

Endlessmike56

(269 posts)

4. I agree with zucchini. Pretty solid plus absorbs flavors

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:54 PM

Jul 3

TommyT139

(2,592 posts)

5. Some sort of lettuce as a wrap?

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:59 PM

Jul 3

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.