Cast Party Salad Arugula
Brighten up your gathering with the vibrant flavors of Cast Party Salad Arugula—a show-stopping, 15-minute dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring peppery baby arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, and sweet red onions, this salad is elevated with the rich nuttiness of toasted pine nuts and the aromatic freshness of basil. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil brings everything together in perfect harmony, while a sprinkling of salt and black pepper enhances each bite. Ideal for parties or as a refreshing side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and delights with its balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or need a fast, elegant option, this arugula salad recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby arugula thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the arugula.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Step 4
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and add them to the bowl.
Step 5
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Step 6
Chop the fresh basil leaves into thin ribbons (chiffonade) and sprinkle over the salad.
Step 7
Drizzle the salad with the balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 9
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (682.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1196.8 |
| Total Fat 91.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 127.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1658.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.1g | |
| Protein 52.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1120.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1421.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories