Caprese Avocado Salad
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Caprese Avocado Salad
Description
The Caprese Avocado Salad blends halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes with softly diced avocado and fresh mozzarella pearls to create a variety of textures and mild flavors. Freshly chopped basil adds an herbal aroma and taste that complements the salad's components.
The dressing is made by gently warming honey to thin it and whisking it together with white balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. This combination yields a mildly sweet, tangy, and fruity dressing that clings lightly to the salad ingredients. Salt and black pepper adjust the seasoning to taste.
Mixed just before serving, this salad works well as a light starter or side dish, showcasing fresh summer ingredients and the creamy avocado contrasts with the acidity of the tomatoes and dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved, red or grape
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved, yellow, or grape tomatoes
- 2 large avocado pitted, peeled, and diced
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh, pearls
- 1/2 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, diced avocado, mini mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In another small microwave safe bowl, heat honey for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to thin out. Whisk together with white balsamic and olive oil.
- Pour dressing over tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and toss to combine.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 24.1mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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