Description
This Avocado Caprese Salad is a modern, nutrient-dense take on the traditional Italian classic. By combining buttery, ripe avocado with fresh mozzarella pearls, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, this dish offers a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Finished with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil and a tangy balsamic glaze, it is a refreshing, vibrant addition to any meal and comes together in just ten minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 large ripe avocados, cut into bite-sized wedges
8 ounces mozzarella pearls, drained
0.5 cup fresh basil, hand-torn
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes and basil thoroughly and pat dry.
Slice avocados in half, remove the pit, and cut into bite-sized wedges.
Combine halved cherry tomatoes and drained mozzarella pearls in a wide, shallow serving bowl.
Gently add the avocado wedges to the bowl, being careful not to mash them.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the mixture to coat.
Toss the salad very softly using silicone tongs.
Sprinkle the hand-torn fresh basil leaves over the salad.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top in a decorative pattern.
Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Select avocados that are firm but yield slightly to gentle pressure for the best texture. Always drain the mozzarella pearls well before adding to prevent a watery salad. For best results, fold the ingredients gently to keep the avocado wedges intact.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg