Description
A festive and elegant Caprese Salad Wreath, perfect for holiday parties. This simple yet stunning salad features fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette for a flavorful and colorful presentation.
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 and 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.
- Add the toppings. Decorate the arugula wreath evenly with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves to create a colorful and balanced look.
- Dress and season. Drizzle the entire wreath with balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze according to your preference. Season lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately. The salad is best served fresh as a stunning appetizer or side dish at your holiday gathering or any festive occasion.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare, making it quick and easy for holiday entertaining.
- You can adjust the amounts based on the size of your platter or make individual wreaths on salad plates for personalized servings.
- Use balsamic glaze for a sweeter and thicker drizzle or balsamic vinaigrette for a lighter dressing.
- Fresh mozzarella pearls can be substituted with sliced fresh mozzarella if pearls are unavailable.
- For a vegan version, substitute fresh mozzarella with vegan cheese alternatives.
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
