Description
This Caprese Salad Wreath is a festive and visually stunning appetizer perfect for holiday parties. Combining fresh baby arugula, juicy grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant basil leaves, all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette or glaze, it makes a simple yet elegant salad that serves as a charming centerpiece for any gathering.
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 Arugula: On a large round platter or serving board, spread the baby arugula in a circular shape to resemble a wreath, leaving a clear hole in the center.
- Add Toppings: Decorate the arugula circle by evenly placing grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls or balls, and fresh basil leaves on top, creating a colorful, festive wreath.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze over the wreath to add a tangy and sweet finish.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors!
Notes
- This recipe requires only five ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for last-minute holiday entertaining.
- The quantities provided are guidelines; adjust ingredient amounts based on the size of your platter or individual serving plates.
- You can substitute baby arugula with other salad greens like baby spinach or mixed greens for variation.
- For a sweeter finish, opt for balsamic glaze instead of vinaigrette.
- Make individual-sized wreaths on salad plates for a beautiful presentation at dinner parties.
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
