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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby arugula thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the arugula.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and add them to the bowl.
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.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into thin ribbons (chiffonade) and sprinkle over the salad.
Drizzle the salad with the balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 366 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
