5 from 18 votes
Caprese Avocado Salad
This Caprese Avocado Salad combines halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes with diced creamy avocado and fresh mozzarella pearls, all tossed with aromatic chopped basil. The salad dressing features honey warmed slightly to thin, then whisked with white balsamic vinegar and olive oil, creating a balanced sweet and tangy flavor that complements the fresh vegetables and cheese. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, it offers a colorful, fresh salad.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
247 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% 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.