Description
A festive and easy Caprese Salad Wreath featuring fresh baby arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for holiday parties or a light, elegant appetizer.
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 that resembles a wreath, leaving a hole in the center for a festive presentation.
- Add the toppings: Surround the wreath with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and scatter fresh basil leaves evenly around the wreath for color and flavor.
- Season and dress: Drizzle the entire wreath with balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and tang. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Present immediately for the freshest flavor. You can also create individual wreaths on salad plates for personal servings.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of arugula and tomatoes depending on the size of your platter or individual plates.
- This salad can be made in under 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute entertaining.
- For a different twist, try substituting arugula with baby spinach or mixed salad greens.
- If balsamic vinaigrette is not available, balsamic glaze alone adds a nice sweet finish.
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
