A twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Italian arugula, mozzarella, and tomato salad with black olives is perfect for the summer, and it will transform your Caprese salad into a full meal. Arugula supports liver detoxification and provides plenty of micronutrients, making this Italian salad not only delicious but also nourishing and healthy.
Ready in only 5 minutes, this Italian Arugula, tomato, and mozzarella salad is perfect when you feel like cooking but want a balanced and healthy meal. This recipe was originally published on my award-winning food blog The Healthy Gourmet.
What you need for this rocket, tomato and mozzarella salad
- Arugula
- Tomato
- Mozzarella
- Black olives
- EVOO
- Balsamic vinegar
- Oregano
How to choose a Balsamic vinegar
There are loads of balsamic vinegars out there, but my advice is to choose a “reduced” balsamic vinegar. It has much more taste and will need only a few drops for a great flavor. It will enhance any dish. My favorite is this one from La Vecchia Dispensa, expensive but worth every penny.
How to make this Arugula Caprese Salad
Italian arugula, tomato and mozzarella salad
Ingredients
- a handful Arugula salad leaves
- 2 Tomato
- 1 Mozzarella
- 5-6 Black olives
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- a dash reduced Balsamic vinegar
- a pinch Oregano
- Sea Salt
Instructions
- Lay the Aragula salad on the serving plate, add the sliced tomato and the black olives. Season with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a few drops of reduced Balsamic vinegar, a dash of fresh lemon juice and a generous pinch of dried oregano, sea salt to taste and toss.Add the mozzarella on top, drizzle with olive oil and serve with a slice of crusty ciabatta or dark sourdough bread.
More salads that you might like..
- Italian Tuna and Tomato Salad
- Arugula radicchio fennel and clementine salad | Christmas detox salad
- Sea bream with capers vinaigrette and Italian rainbow salad recipe
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Claudia Armani
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This is my kind of dish. Fresh, flavorful, and effortless 💛
Thank you Giangi!
This is going to be one of my favorites! I love caprese salad. If I see it on the menu I order it. Thanks for a recipe.
Thanks Mary!