Caprese Salad with Arugula

4.90 from 19 votes

Arugula Caprese Salad is THE perfect 15-minute summer salad. Fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil, combined with marinated mozzarella balls and a balsamic vinegar dressing. Simple and fresh!

Course Salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword arugula caprese salad, arugula salad, caprese salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 327kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

5 oz. fresh arugula
1/3 cup red onion - sliced thin
2 cups cherry tomatoes
12 oz. marinated fresh mozzarella balls
2 Tablespoons fresh basil - chopped

Dressing:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-2 Tablespoons reserved marinade from mozzarella balls
splash of honey or pinch of sugar
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

Slice red onion thinly. Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
Drain mozzarella balls while reserving a couple of tablespoons of the marinade.
Combine salad by mixing arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
5 oz. fresh arugula, 1/3 cup red onion, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 12 oz. marinated fresh mozzarella balls, 2 Tablespoons fresh basil
Prepare dressing in mason jar by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, reserved marinade, a splash of honey, and salt and pepper. Shake well and set aside.
2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1-2 Tablespoons reserved marinade from mozzarella balls, splash of honey or pinch of sugar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve, drizzle the dressing on the salad.

Notes

Pro-Tip: This is a relatively small amount of salad, especially if you are a "greens lovers" like my family. If you are serving more than four, you should double this recipe.

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