Description
A festive and simple Caprese Salad Wreath featuring fresh baby arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette or glaze. Perfect for holiday parties or light appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 5 oz baby arugula (or your favorite salad greens)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls or balls
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
Dressing and Seasoning
- Balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the Greens: On a large round platter or board, form a circle of baby arugula leaves that resembles a wreath, leaving a hole in the center for a festive presentation.
- Add Toppings: Decorate the wreath evenly with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls or balls, and fresh basil leaves distributed around the arugula ring.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the assembled wreath with balsamic vinaigrette or a balsamic glaze, depending on your preference for a tangy or sweeter finish.
- Season to Taste: Lightly sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salad to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Present immediately to keep the salad fresh and vibrant; ideal for holiday parties or as a refreshing appetizer.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and takes about 10 minutes, making it quick and easy.
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amounts based on the size of your serving platter or make individual wreaths for a personalized touch.
- Balsamic glaze adds a sweeter, more concentrated flavor compared to vinaigrette; use according to preference.
- Consider adding a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for extra richness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
