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!
1-2Tablespoonsreserved 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.