Description
A festive and simple Caprese Salad Wreath featuring fresh baby arugula, juicy grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant basil leaves, all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for holiday parties or as a light 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, spread the baby arugula in a circular shape to form a wreath, leaving an open space in the center.
- Decorate the Wreath: Evenly place the grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves over the arugula circle to create a colorful and festive look.
- Season and Dress: Drizzle the entire wreath with balsamic vinaigrette or a balsamic glaze for extra flavor. Then sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Present immediately for a fresh, vibrant salad. Optionally, make individual wreaths on salad plates for serving portions.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and can be prepared in about 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute holiday gatherings.
- You can substitute your favorite salad greens for baby arugula, such as spinach or mixed greens.
- If you prefer a sweeter finish, use balsamic glaze instead of vinaigrette.
- The quantities can be adjusted based on the size of your platter or number of servings 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
