Arugula Caprese Salad

Hi there! I’m back with more weird talk about salad being a season. 😉 This Arugula Caprese Salad has quickly become a favorite and is in heavy rotation on the menu at our house; it absolutely screams summer! I love the complexity in flavor that it brings; the sweetness of the tomatoes and basil harmonize beautifully with the bite of the fresh marinated mozzarella and peppery Arugula, rounded out with tangy Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Arugula Caprese Salad

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5 minutes active prep time (1 hour refrigeration)          4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby Arugula
• 12 oz. package of fresh Mozzarella balls (or cut into cubes for large pieces)
• Around 20 fresh Basil leaves, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup Grape Tomatoes
• Homemade Basil Vinaigrette Dressing (recipe)

Directions

Drain water from mozzarella container. Pour in enough basil balsamic vinaigrette to cover. Refrigerate for 1 – 3 hours.

Cut basil into thin slices (or use herb scissors, one of my favorite kitchen gadgets for sure!).

In a large bowl, combine arugula, grape tomatoes, basil, marinated mozzarella and dressing. Serve and enjoy!

Arugula Caprese Salad

Published by: Lydia

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups Baby Arugula
• 12 oz. package of fresh Mozzarella balls or cut into cubes for large pieces
• Around 20 fresh Basil leaves cut into thin slices
• 1 cup Grape Tomatoes
• Homemade Basil Vinaigrette Dressing recipe

Instructions

 

• Drain water from mozzarella container. Pour in enough basil balsamic vinaigrette to cover. Refrigerate for 1 - 3 hours.
• Cut basil into thin slices (or use herb scissors, one of my favorite kitchen gadgets for sure!).
• In a large bowl, combine arugula, grape tomatoes, basil, marinated mozzarella and dressing. Serve and enjoy!

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What is your favorite summer salad?

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