Italian Tricolore Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and easy-to-make Italian Tricolore Salad, a dish that beautifully celebrates the colors of the Italian flag with crisp arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy fresh mozzarella balls. Enhanced with aromatic basil, a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze, and high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Finished with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, this classic Italian salad is a deliciously light appetizer or a refreshing side dish. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for fans of healthy Italian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Arugula (rocket)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves thoroughly.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside. If the mozzarella balls are larger than bite-sized, cut them into smaller pieces.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
4. Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the salad for extra fragrance and flavor.
5. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Gently toss the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
8. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 363 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 6% | |
*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.
