Description
A festive and simple Caprese Salad Wreath perfect for holiday parties, featuring fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette for a colorful and delicious 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
- 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 using the baby arugula to resemble a wreath, leaving a hole in the center.
- Decorate the wreath: Scatter the grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves evenly over the arugula wreath for a vibrant and festive look.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze over the assembled wreath, ensuring even coverage for flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, colorful holiday appetizer.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and takes approximately 10 minutes to prepare.
- Adjust ingredient amounts based on the size of your serving platter or to make individual wreaths on salad plates.
- For a sweeter touch, opt for balsamic glaze instead of vinaigrette when drizzling.
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella pearls for the best texture and flavor.
- Perfect for festive occasions and holiday parties due to its attractive presentation and simplicity.
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
