Description
A festive and simple Caprese Salad Wreath featuring fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for holiday parties or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 5 oz baby arugula (or your favorite salad greens)
Toppings
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls or balls
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
Dressings 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 arugula that resembles a wreath, leaving a hole in the center for presentation.
- Add Toppings: Decorate the arugula wreath evenly with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves to create a colorful appearance.
- Dress and Season: Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze over the salad wreath. Then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors. For smaller servings, prepare individual wreaths on salad plates accordingly.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes to prepare, making it quick and easy.
- Adjust ingredient quantities depending on the size of your platter or number of servings.
- Balsamic glaze can be used as a sweeter alternative to vinaigrette for drizzling.
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for best flavor.
- Perfect for festive holiday parties with its decorative wreath shape.
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
