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4th of July: Strawberry Caprese
This refreshing, tangy, and sweet salad is perfection for all the summer cookouts.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar good quality, thicker is better
- 1 cup mozarella pearls extra-mini size*
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes seeded and halved
- 1 cup strawberries ripe, hulled, halved
- 1 large avocado semi-rip, diced and sprinkled with lime juice
- ½ cup basil freshly torn, leaves only
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: honey roasted almonds or other nuts chopped or slivered
Instructions
- Balsamic Reduction: In a small saucepan, add the balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil and stir 3-4 minutes or just until liquid is reduced by about half; should be thick and syrup-like. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool to room temp.
- Toss: When ready to serve, add all remaining ingredients to a large platter or bowl, folding very gently with rubber spatula. Add kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with almonds if desired, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Slice the avocado last, prior to serving, and sprinkle with lime juice in order to prevent browning.
- If you can't find mozzarella pearls, you can use a large, fresh mozzarella ball and cut it into bite-size pieces.
- Caprese salad is best when tossed and served immediately. Be sure all ingredients are chilled prior to slicing/combining.
- Balsamic reduction can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept covered at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.