Description
Fresh Avocado Caprese Salad with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, avocado, basil, olive oil, and balsamic reduction. A quick summer side dish or appetizer ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
8 ounces mozzarella balls, or 2 medium balls
3 medium ripe tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
Fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the mozzarella, tomatoes, and avocado into similar sized pieces.
2. Arrange them on a serving plate by alternating the slices.
3. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
5. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Serve fresh right away.
Notes
Use high quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Heirloom, Roma, or plum tomatoes all work well if fully ripe.
Choose creamy mozzarella packed in water.
Use a ripe avocado that gives slightly when pressed.
Homemade balsamic reduction gives a thicker and sweeter finish than many store bought versions.
Use a sharp knife for clean, even slices.
Best served fresh as a summer side dish or appetizer.
Leftovers can be refrigerated, though tomatoes may soften over time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Summer Veggies Recipes
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg