Avocado Caprese Salad
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Caprese Salad
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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.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Salad Balls
- 2 avocado chopped, ripe
- 1 cup grape tomato halved, or cherry tomato
- 1/4 cup basil roughly chopped, fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (see notes)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To a salad bowl, add Galbani fresh mozzarella salad balls, avocado, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk pesto, olive oil, garlic, balsamic glaze, and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle salad with balsamic dressing mixture and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
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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
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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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% 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.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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