Ingredients:
Wreath
1 bag arugula
2 lbs miniature fresh mozzarella balls (drained)
2 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
2 15oz cans black or green olives (optional)
8-10 fresh basil leaves (julienne sliced)
Dressing:
1/2 c Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c balsamic vinegar
1 glove garlic grated or minced
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
Assembly:
- Lay a small bowl upside down in the center of a round platter to help keep the wreath’s shape
- Place arugula around the bowl, covering the edges of the entire platter
- Place mozzarella balls in 4 equal sections on top of arugula
- Place tomatoes in 4 equal sections in between mozzarella
- Place a few olives in between each section of cheese and tomatoes (optional)
- Sprinkle julienned basil over wreath
Dressing:
Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside
Just before serving, remove upside down bowl from center of wreath and drizzle wreath with dressing
Brenda
Loving your blog. Thanks so much for speaking up. It’s great to see an RD speak their mind.While I’m in total agreement on the calorie counting, I still find myself at times looking at the calories in a product and whether consciously or subconsciously will partly judge said product on this noin2t.Ito17;s a hard habit to break for sure.
Thank you so much for the kind words. You’re right, it is a hard habit to break. But it’s good that you’re aware of the importance of eating healthy. Let me know if I can help.