Description
A festive and simple Caprese Salad Wreath featuring baby arugula, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for holiday parties, this colorful and fresh salad is quick to prepare and visually stunning.
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
- Balsamic vinaigrette (or balsamic glaze, for drizzling)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange arugula: On a large round platter or board, form a circle of baby arugula that resembles a wreath, leaving a clear hole in the center.
- Add toppings: Evenly decorate the arugula wreath with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves for a colorful presentation.
- 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: Present immediately to keep greens fresh and enjoy the festive Caprese Salad Wreath.
Notes
- This recipe uses only 5 ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for holiday gatherings.
- Use your favorite salad greens if you prefer, such as mixed greens or spinach.
- Adjust ingredient quantities based on the size of your platter or to make individual wreaths on salad plates.
- For a sweeter finish, substitute balsamic vinaigrette with balsamic glaze.
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
