Avocado Caprese Wrap
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Avocado Caprese Wrap
Description
Avocado Caprese Wrap is a wrap-style meal highlighting fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and avocado slices. The layers include torn basil leaves, which add a flavorful herbal accent. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar provide a balanced dressing, enhancing the natural flavors of the fresh ingredients. Wrapped in whole wheat tortillas, this dish offers a convenient and portable way to enjoy a combination of smooth avocado, tender cheese, and crisp tomato.
Texture-wise, the wrap combines the softness of ripe avocado and mozzarella with the slight bite of fresh tomato and arugula. The seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper brings subtle savory highlights, complementing the mildness of the main fillings. The preparation simply consists of assembling and folding the ingredients, making it accessible for a quick meal.
This wrap serves well as a light lunch or a refreshing snack, especially when fresh and seasonal ingredients are available. It is best enjoyed immediately to preserve the crispness of the vegetables and the creaminess of the avocado and cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- ½ cup arugula fresh leaves
- 1 mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh, 8 oz ball
- 1 to tomato , sliced
- 1 avocado , pitted and sliced
- basil leaves
- extra-virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Layer slices of tomato, mozzarella cheese and avocado on ⅓ of the tortilla. Add a few torn pieces of basil leaves then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with kosher salt and pepper,
- Fold the tortilla in thirds and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.