Bright cherry tomatoes and creamy whole-milk mozzarella sit atop peppery arugula in this fresh, easy Arugula Caprese Salad. Ready in about five minutes, it’s a light, attractive side that pairs well with seafood, grilled chicken, or a simple pasta. The mild mozzarella balances the tomatoes’ acidity, while a light balsamic vinaigrette ties the flavors together. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves if you want more herbaceous aroma. At roughly 3 Points per serving on Weight Watchers, this salad delivers plenty of flavor without costing you many Points.
Arugula Caprese Salad
Satisfying, light, and refreshingly simple, this Caprese-inspired salad comes together quickly and makes a pretty, flavorful side. At about 3 Points per serving, it’s a smart choice for a low-calorie meal accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz whole-milk fresh mini mozzarella balls, drained (about 24 balls)
- 6 tbsp light balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella balls and pat dry if needed.
- Place arugula in a large bowl, add cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with light balsamic vinaigrette and gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time:
Diet type: Vegetarian
Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, Raw
Number of servings (yield): 6
Culinary tradition: USA (General)
Calories: 114
Fat: 8g
Protein: 8.5g
Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is about 1 cup
Each serving = 4 Smart Points / 3 Points
PER SERVING: 135 calories; 8g fat; 4g saturated fat; 5g carbohydrate; 2g sugar; 10g protein; 1g fiber