Description
Caprese Avocado Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining creamy avocados with juicy cherry tomatoes and soft mozzarella balls, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the avocado by cutting in half and removing the pit.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cut the mozzarella balls in half if large.
- Assemble the salad by mixing tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Stuff the avocado halves with the mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados for the best flavor.
- Store leftover avocado halves with the pit to prevent browning.
- Serve with crusty bread or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese, Avocado, Salad, Healthy, Italian