Description
A fresh and healthy avocado Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Perfect for a light summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mini mozzarella balls
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and basil leaves.
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and cut the avocado into even slices.
- In a large serving bowl, arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado slices, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves in sections.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately while the avocado is fresh and vibrant.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: avocado Caprese salad, healthy tomato avocado salad, easy no cook salad recipe, cherry tomato mozzarella salad, fresh summer salad bowl, basil avocado salad recipe