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.
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.
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.