Description
A festive and easy-to-make Caprese Salad Wreath featuring fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette for a perfect holiday appetizer or side dish.
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
- Prepare the base: On a large round platter or board, arrange the arugula in a circle shape that resembles a wreath, leaving an empty space in the center.
- Add toppings: Decorate the arugula wreath with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves evenly distributed around the circle to create a colorful and festive look.
- Dress and season: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze over the wreath. Then, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a beautiful, fresh appetizer or side dish perfect for holiday parties or gatherings.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and elegant option for festive occasions.
- You can adjust the ingredient quantities depending on the size of your platter or to make individual wreaths on smaller salad plates.
- Use balsamic glaze if you prefer a thicker, sweeter drizzle instead of vinaigrette.
- Feel free to substitute arugula with other salad greens based on your preference.
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
