Caprese stuffed avocado
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people as a main salad or for 8 people as an appetizer
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Cuisine
South American, Fusion, Italian
Caprese stuffed avocado
Description
This recipe combines halved cherry or grape tomatoes with mozzarella pearls or ciliegine cheese and basil oil to create a bright, fresh filling. The avocados are halved lengthwise, pits removed, peeled, and used as edible cups to hold the caprese mixture. Drizzling the stuffed avocados with a balsamic vinegar reduction adds a sweet acidity that contrasts with the creamy and savory flavors.
The textures include soft, creamy avocado and tender mozzarella with juicy tomatoes, while basil oil contributes herbaceous notes. The balsamic reduction brings concentrated sweetness and slight acidity, harmonizing the dish. It's served immediately over a bed of lettuce or salad greens to add crispness and freshness.
This preparation requires no cooking and assembles quickly, making it suitable for a light lunch, starter, or side salad. The recipe relies on fresh ingredients and a balance of creamy, tangy, and herbal flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomato cut in halves, or grape tomatoes
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese or mozzarella pearls or ciliegine; ½ lb
- ½ cup basil adjust to taste, sauce
- ½ cup garlic
- ½ cup oil
- 4 avocado
- lettuce or salad greens; to serve with avocados; optional
- 4 - 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar adjust to taste, reduction sauce to drizzle
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the tomato caprese filling:
- Place the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls or ciliegine in a bowl with the basil oil, mix well.
- Can be used immediately or refrigerated until ready to assemble the avocados.
For the caprese stuffed avocados:
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove pits and carefully peel the avocado halves.
- Place the peel avocado halves on a plate, can place over lettuce or salad greens.
- Spoon the tomato mozzarella caprese filling into the avocado halves.
- Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar reduction and serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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