This tomato arugula salad is loaded with sweet summer tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh grown basil.
I love summer time for the sweetest tomatoes available no other time of the year.
This salad pairs fresh and spicy arugula greens with super sweet grape or cherry tomatoes.
Have you ever tried growing your own tomatoes? They are sweeter when you can pull them off the vine. There is nothing like biting into a homegrown heirloom tomato or popping multiple minis in your mouth.
You know what I’m talking about, right?
I grow my own container tomatoes right on my patio. This is an easy way to have fresh, sweet tomatoes on hand during the summer months.
For this salad I chose spicier salad greens, specifically arugula.
What does arugula taste like?
Nothing like spring, spinach or romaine. The flavor is quite peppery and delicious when paired with something sweet, like summer tomatoes.
Stick with baby arugula, otherwise it can be quite bitter and overwhelming if it’s the only green in your salad.
What kind of tomatoes should I use for this tomato arugula salad?
If you are not growing your own tomatoes, you can buy home grown tomatoes fresh from the farm stand or farmers market.
If the grocery is your only option, grab a fresh container of Campari tomatoes or select a medley of the petite snacking variety.
Can I add other ingredients to this tomato arugula salad?
Absolutely! This is one of those recipes that can be altered with any variation of salad ingredients.
Corn. Slice fresh corn kernels off the cob. Corn adds a sweet crunch.
Cucumber. This little sweet flavor of cucumber is a perfect complement to the spicy arugula.
Red onion. A little zing goes along way.
Avocado. A creamy avocado has healthy fats and is loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins.
Love Tomatoes? Try these delicious summer ideas!
- Tomatoes Caprese Salad
- Grilled Eggplant with a Tomato Caprese
- Caprese Pasta Salad
- Summer Corn Salad – Healthy and Easy to Make
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Tomato arugula salad
Ingredients
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, yellow, orange and red, halved
- 3 ounces baby arugula, about 4 cups
- 1 container Ciliegine mozzarella balls
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves, sliced
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Aged balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the arugula in a large serving bowl and drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil. Season the arugula with fresh ground pepper and a sprinkle of salt.
- Toss the tomatoes and mozzarella with 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and season with a sprinkle of salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Spoon the tomatoes over the arugula and drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic vinegar as needed.
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For everyday living, I like to prepare dishes that take little time, where the ingredients are easy to find at the local grocer and above all, taste good.
What a delicious salad; this looks amazing! I will be adding this to my dinner line up next week!
Thanks Sara…it’s an easy salad and tasty with tomatoes from the garden if you have them available. Enjoy!
I fell in love with arugula when I was in Italy this summer. It’s very popular there, and I can see why. The spicy flavor is perfect when it’s combined with super-sweet homegrown tomatoes.
It’s really is so delicious and I imagine this salad is pretty popular in Italy. It’s an easy way to bring a little bit of Italy home.
I love using arugula in my salads and this one sure looks good! The addition of mozzarella balls sounds good too.
I love the spicy bite of arugula….it’s delish with the sweet taste of the tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.
All the great flavors! Such a pretty salad, too, with the colors of the season in the bowl.
And easy to whip together in 10 minutes. Thanks Noel!
Loving all the light and fresh flavors! Great idea for all those fresh summer tomatoes!
Thanks Lisa….so tasty and light for the summer!