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Avocado Caprese Salad

Refreshing Avocado Caprese Salad for a Light Summer Lunch

Experience the delightful flavors of Avocado Caprese Salad, a perfect light summer lunch option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Hass Avocado Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly when squeezed.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve or quarter based on size for even seasoning.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Let sit at room temperature for better texture and taste.
  • 10-15 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves Can be used fresh or swapped for other herbs like mint.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin for the best flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Balsamic Glaze Can substitute with fresh lemon juice.
  • to taste Sea Salt Sprinkle generously to enhance flavors.
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked is preferable.

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your fresh ingredients. Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half or quarters.
  2. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully dice the flesh.
  3. Let the avocado sit at room temperature to enhance its creaminess.
Assembly
  1. In a large serving dish, layer the mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
  2. Add the fresh basil leaves, tearing some for aroma.
Seasoning
  1. Sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper evenly over the salad.
Dressing
  1. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad.
Tossing
  1. Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Enjoy this delightful salad on a hot summer day, and feel free to experiment with different ingredients for variations.

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