This salad requires the fewest ingredients in the world, but the dressing is a secret revealed that solves the problem of “how bitter arugula is.”

• Arugula, fresh, rinsed and dried.
• Mozzarella cheese, in bites (known as mozzarella mini-balls).
• Balsamic honey dressing. Combine creamy balsamic with traditional aceto balsamico di Modena, olive oil, a little from mozzarella juice, honey and salt. Please do not skip the step of combining the all these until they dissolve into a nice creamy dressing.

The truth is you won’t miss tomatoes at all. And no, it is not a classic dressing for a Caprese salad. But, it is the perfect salad when you are craving arugula, even though you don’t like its bitterness.

This dressing is how you can make arugula salad taste less bitter.

Let’s not forget that arugula falls into the super-greens category, so try to eat it every day in a different combination or a different dressing.

It is winter now, and tomatoes are not in season anymore. So, do not get tempted to buy them. No way their taste is going to be the same as summer tomatoes.

No tomatoes, no problem! So, it makes total sense for me to call this salad arugula mozzarella salad rather than Caprese salad with arugula.

However, tomatoes go with this salad, as it is still an Italian recipe.

Thank the Italians for Caprese salad, but pray for those who added arugula in it! It makes it so perfect!

How To Eat This Arugula – Mozzarella Salad?

This version of Caprese salad is a beautiful salad dish. It is quick to prepare; arugula is crunchy and easy to stretch into many servings.

For this arugula and mozzarella salad, I chose fresh arugula leaves from the farmers’ market. Baby arugulas would do the same.

Next, I bought mozzarella cheese in bites. Yes, these tiny mozzarella balls are so pretty, they avoid all the cutting. Big mozzarella balls are equally tasty, though.

The first suggestion is this Mediterranean type of bean stew. To me, beans+argula make THE PERFECT combo!

This arugula Caprese salad goes very well with kinds of pasta and casseroles. The second suggestion is this gnocchi recipe which I am SURE will go great with arugula and mozzarella salad.

The third suggestion is toast. Toast a slice of bread, then put this salad on it. You will have an easy on-the-go meal and a good solution for kids as well.

I know kids don’t like salads, but it draws their attention by presenting a slice of warm bread topped with “colorful” things. (speaking from my experience here)

The main tip when eating this salad is to marinate it 2 minutes before serving it. Make sure your arugula leaf is well dried, crunchy, and fresh. I, first, marinate it with only a sprinkle of olive oil so when I serve, it looks shiny. Then, I put the dressing jar on the table so everyone would add as much dressing as they liked.

What Does Arugula Go Well With?

Arugula goes well with two opposite tastes wrapping around it. I mean, it balances the sweet and the sour on the same plate.

Arugula goes well in every mixed green salad, even with this summerish vegan salad combination. It adds colors to summer recipes and goes perfect with the juicy fruit you will choose.

Generally speaking, arugula goes well in chicken salads, potato salads, almonds (toasted), eggs; garlic+olive oil+lemon (or any other vinegar); cheese (all of them!), tomatoes; peach; pears; watermelons; oranges; pasta.

However, I want to let you see some recipes to prove arugula can be perfect for winter.

1. Arugula with Pear and Burrata Salad
2. Try this vegan sandwich with gouda and arugula.
3. Try making arugula pasta dough.
4. Cook a nice and warm arugula risotto.

I hope you leave this page feeling inspired. I would appreciate your feedback on my version of arugula salad with honey balsamic dressing. Otherwise, “What more do you want?” LOL, I’m such a massive fan of ‘Friends.’

Oh, I thought I’d share one last thing.

I never knew there were people in the world who did not like tomatoes until I met my husband, LOL. That is why I came up with this recipe. It’s great for picky eaters.

Arugula Mozzarella Salad

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• Author: Neyona
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 2 people
• Diet: Vegetarian

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This is the version of Caprese salad without tomatoes. Arugula Mozzarella Salad is crunchy, refreshing, and rich in taste. It is the perfect side dish for any time.

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Ingredients

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• 3 cups arugula (fresh)
• 6 mozzarella cheese (mini-balls)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (OPTIONAL)

Honey Balsamic Dressing

• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp creamy balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp aceto balsamico di Modena
• 1/2 tbsp mozarella juice
• 1/3 tbsp honey
• salt (a pinch)

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Instructions

1. Gently toss arugula and mozzarella with a sprinkle of olive oil, and serve
2. Shake all the dressing’s ingredient in a jar and add it as much as you like
3. Add cherry tomatoes cut in 4 (TOTALLY OPTIONAL)

Notes

To ensure the leaves are shiny once you serve them, toss with a little olive oil. Let everyone add dressing as they like.

Make sure arugula is not wet when making this salad. Liquids will make it soggy. 

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Salad, Side Dish
• Method: no cook
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: arugula mozzarella salad, arugula recipe, caprese salad with arugula

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This time, “lazy breakfast toast ideas” suggests four easy toasts recipes that require minimum effort to get around the table.

For sure! Unlike pizza toasts, these breakfast toasts are ready in no time. The following toast menu for breakfast gets prepared in just a couple of minutes, and it gets the job done pretty perfectly.

If you are like me, breakfasts were often boring because of eating the same thing repeatedly. Half asleep and half awake, you can still prepare this range of toasts menu that goes from sweet to real savory!

For me, breakfasts toasts at home used to be a dream, but now I have started to enjoy hot toasts and take my time to drink a full cup of coffee. Now this dream has come true, so I can finally play around with toasts recipes a little.

The ways you can explore with toasts are infinite. Above all, I can enjoy lots of them often, because:

• They are ready whithin a short time
• All you need to have are only a few ingredients
• Kids love them
• Perfect toasts can be both sweet and savory
• They go with every occasion, even parties
• Yes, they are a good starter for every meal
• Toast remain a healthy option, always.

Are Breakfast Toasts Really Healthy?

As I am no expert in nutrition, I am well aware of how important it is to eat every meal nutritiously.

Breakfast makes no exception. Not only is it the first meal of the day, but it is the most important one. Yes, you know how “A good breakfast cannot take the place of the evening meal”? Well, I feel it.

Also, I know how many of you prefer oats or cereals for breakfast, but sourdough also helps with your digestion, and it is a healthier alternative to regular white or whole wheat bread.

Cooking sourdough at home is another adventure. Long story short, buy it. Otherwise, I loved this recipe from Sylvia.

Breakfast Toast #1, Avocado Toast

How famous is avocado toast, and how can we never get enough of it?

I mean, it never gets old-fashioned! But even so, there is so much of what we can keep combining and bringing to the table.

For this avocado toast, I liked to embrace a sound vibration of greens. For this, you will need:

1. Bread. I am using half a hamburger bread.
2. Olive oil. I am using an extra virgin one.
3. Avocado, of course. Here it is just mashed.
4. Lots of slices of cucumber.
5. Plenty of dill. Honestly, I never measure dill because I like to always have a lot of it. However, if you’re not a fan you can totally avoid using it here.

That’s it! Easy-peasy.

Breakfast Toast #2, Pickled Cucumbers Toast.

The idea of eating pickles in the morning might seem savage!! Trust me!

It is worth the try!

• Toast that slice of bread. I used the other half left from the hamburger bread.
• In a small bowl, mix some olive oil and just a bit of yoghurt. Spread it on the bread.
• Put the finely sliced cucumber pickles.
• Decorate with dill. The presence of a herb lets the toast taste less savory. The more you add the fresher it will taste.
• Dried oregano on top. Just to add a flavor.

Tip: For toasts with pickles, use a base with yogurt or put your favorite cheese on top. And for vegans, use vegan yogurt.

Breakfast Toast #3, Peanut Butter And Fresh Rasberry Toast.

This toast is my favorite! It is hard to get enough of it. Isn’t it sexy?

1. For this toast I used a slice of sourdough.
2. Peanut butter.
3. Fresh raspberries. Other frozen berries will also work, so feel free to have your favorite berry.

Tip: Every other nut butter would go perfectly with berries. With this combination, you will get an energy booster for the day.

Breakfast Toast #4, Labneh and Figs Toast

Oh my God, this toast is THE BEST!

Look at all those bright colors! That yogurt cheese layer is heavenly and topped with slices of fresh figs takes this toast to a whole new level of irresistible deliciousness.

Back to basics toast only has:

1. A toasted slice of sourdough.
2. A sprinkle of olive oil on it.
3. A gooooood layer a labneh, or thicken it up as you want.
4. Add as many slices of figs as it would cover all the toast.

Fact: This combination offers packed nutrients of protein, vitamins, fats, and carbohydrates. Including fruits in your breakfast toasts lets you get natural sweetness first thing in the morning and natural hydration. Pairing fruit with cheese or yogurt (in this case, labneh) for a well-balanced diet will sustain you for hours.

Tip: If you don’t have labneh in your fridge, try this combination in your food processor: 60% cottage cheese + 20% goat cheese or feta + 20% greek yogurt. Labneh goes very well with olives (don’t forget the dill). For vegans, vegan cream cheese is a good substitution for labneh.

Breakfast Toasts Menu

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• Author: Nejona
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 4 people

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Delicious sweet and savory toasts require no cooking and get ready in just minutes.

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Ingredients

• half hamburger bread
• olive oil (a sprinkle)
• half avocado (mashed)
• half small fresh cucumber (sliced)
• dill (for decoration)

PICKLED CUCUMBERS TOAST

• half hamburger bread
• olive oil (a sprinkle)
• 1/4 tbsp yogurt
• 2 small cucumber pickles
• dill (for decoration)
• dried oregano (a sprinkle)

PEANUT BUTTER AND RASPBERRY TOAST

• 1 slice sourdough
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• fresh/frozen raspberries (enough to cover the slice of bread)

LABNEH AND FRESH FIGS TOAST

• 1 slice of sourdough (or any other kind of bread)
• olive oil (a sprinkle)
• 1 tbsp labneh
• 2 small fresh figs (enough to cover your slice of bread)

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Instructions

1. Toast half of the hamburger bread
   
2. Sprinkle some olive oil on it
3. Add half of avocado, mashed.
4. Add slices of fresh cucumber
5. Dill for decoration

PICKLED CUCUMBERS TOAST

1. Toast half of hamburger bread
   
2. Mix olive oil and yogurt until it becomes a paste
3. Add slices of pickled cucumbers
4. Sprinkle with dried oregano and fresh dill

PEANUT BUTTER AND FRESH RASPBERRIES TOAST

1. Toast a slice of sourdough
   
2. Add a good layer of peanut butter
3. Frozen/Fresh raspberries on top

LABNEH AND FRESH FIGS TOAST

1. Toast a slice of sourdough
   
2. Sprinkle some olive oil of it
3. Add a good amount of labneh
4. Slice as many figs as to cover your slice of bread

Notes

• Use your favorite kind of bread.
• You can avoid dill for both avocado toast and pickled cucumbers toast. As it is aromatic, I find it balances the flavors.
• Replace yogurt (avocado toast) with vegan yogurt or labneh (labneh and fresh figs toast) with vegan labneh for making your toast vegan-friendly.
• Do not be afraid of using too much labneh because the sweetness of figs perfectly balances the overall taste.
• Feel free to use any other kind of berry. Pick your favorite one and enjoy your peanut butter + berry toast. 

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: breakfast toasts, quick toasts, toasts, toasts ideas

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