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Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe

Easy Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe with a Creamy Twist You’ll Love

Enjoy this Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe that combines creamy avocado with ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for a refreshing dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 whole Ripe Avocados Choose creamy, just-soft avocados.
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Use soft, milky mozzarella balls.
  • 8 oz Cherry or Heirloom Tomatoes Pick juicy, colorful tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Add for classic Caprese freshness.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze Adds a sweet-tart finish.
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Good quality oil enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Enhances flavors; season lightly.
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adds a subtle kick.

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Halve each avocado, remove the pit, and peel. Slice flesh into ¼-inch crescents.
  2. On a large platter, fan avocado slices, then alternate with tomato halves and mozzarella. Tuck fresh basil leaves throughout.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, adding extra basil sprigs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers for up to 2 days, pressing plastic wrap onto the avocado surface to prevent browning.

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