Pearly Mozzarella Pearls Salad (Printable View)

Fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls combine with herbs and olive oil for a bright dish.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup baby arugula
03 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Cheese

04 - 1 cup mozzarella pearls (ciliegine), drained

→ Dressings & Oils

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange the baby arugula evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves uniformly over the arugula.
03 - Drape the mozzarella pearls in a continuous strand or elegant curve over the salad, resting on top of the produce.
04 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly across the salad, followed by a delicate stream of balsamic glaze.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain freshness and visual appeal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes but tastes like you've been planning it all week, perfect for those moments when guests arrive and you want to seem effortlessly sophisticated.
  • The mozzarella pearls create this beautiful visual moment—there's something genuinely magical about food that makes people actually pause before eating it.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without feeling restrictive, just honest and fresh.
02 -
  • Drain your mozzarella pearls thoroughly and let them sit out for a few minutes—they'll be creamy instead of watery, and the whole salad stays balanced instead of turning soggy.
  • Assemble this no more than five minutes before serving; the moment it sits, the tomatoes start releasing liquid and the whole thing loses its elegance.
03 -
  • Pat your mozzarella pearls dry before arranging them; any excess moisture will pool and make the salad weep.
  • If you're making this ahead of time, assemble everything except the mozzarella pearls and dressing, then finish it right before serving—this way you keep that pristine, untouched quality that makes it special.
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