Description
This Caprese Salad Wreath is a festive and visually stunning appetizer perfect for holiday parties. Made with fresh baby arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette or glaze, this salad combines classic Italian flavors in a beautiful wreath shape that’s simple to assemble and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 5 oz baby arugula (or your favorite salad greens)
Toppings
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls or balls
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
Dressings and Seasoning
- Balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Form the wreath base: On a large round platter or board, arrange the baby arugula in a circular shape that resembles a wreath, leaving an open space in the center to mimic a traditional holiday wreath.
- Decorate with toppings: Evenly distribute the grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves on top of the arugula wreath, arranging them attractively to create a colorful, festive look.
- Add dressing and seasoning: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze over the entire wreath. Season to your taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Present the salad immediately for the best freshness, or make individual wreaths on salad plates if desired. The salad is ready to enjoy right away.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 main ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
- Perfect for holiday parties and festive occasions, bringing a fun, seasonal touch to the table.
- The ingredient quantities can be adjusted based on the size of your serving platter or personal preference.
- Using balsamic glaze instead of vinaigrette creates a sweeter, more concentrated flavor and visual effect.
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
