Description
This Caprese Salad Wreath is a festive and visually stunning holiday appetizer featuring fresh baby arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, all drizzled with tangy balsamic vinaigrette or glaze. Perfect for parties, it’s a quick and simple recipe that turns classic Caprese ingredients into an eye-catching wreath 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 & 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, form a circle of baby arugula that resembles a wreath, leaving a hole in the center to mimic a festive holiday wreath shape.
- Add the Toppings: Decorate the arugula wreath evenly with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves to create a colorful and appetizing appearance.
- Dress and Season: Drizzle the entire wreath with balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze to add tangy sweetness. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients and the beautiful presentation. You can also create individual wreaths on salad plates using the same proportions.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella and basil for the best flavor in this simple salad.
- If you don’t have balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic glaze works well for a sweeter touch and decorative drizzling.
- You can substitute arugula with other salad greens like spinach or mixed greens if desired.
- The amount of ingredients can be adjusted based on the size of your platter or number of servings needed.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain fresh texture and vibrant colors.
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
