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Avocado Caprese Salad

Get ready for this delicious Avocado Caprese Salad. It's packed with flavor, has ripe avocados, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, tomatoes, garlic, and an amazing balsamic glaze. Throw the salad together quickly for those busy nights when you don't feel like cooking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 442 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Salad Balls
  • 2 ripe avocados (chopped)
  • 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (see notes)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. To a salad bowl, add Galbani fresh mozzarella salad balls, avocado, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk pesto, olive oil, garlic, balsamic glaze, and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  3. Drizzle salad with balsamic dressing mixture and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

Notes

  • To make your own balsamic reduction (balsamic glaze): Combine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey or sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of the spoon. Allow it to cool before adding to the salad.
  • To make your own balsamic reduction (balsamic glaze): Combine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey or sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of the spoon. Allow it to cool before adding to the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Potassium 619mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1071IU (21%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 317mg (32%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442

% Daily Value*

Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 435mg 18%
Potassium 619mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1071IU 21%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 317mg 32%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.