Avocado Caprese Salad
Avocado Caprese Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that brings vibrant flavors and textures to your plate. This easy-to-make salad features creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and velvety mozzarella, all topped with a fragrant homemade pesto. It’s perfect for any occasion—whether served as a light main dish or an impressive side at gatherings. The addition of an eye-catching avocado rose not only enhances the visual appeal but also elevates your dining experience. With its combination of health benefits and delicious taste, this salad will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 large ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 lb ripe mixed tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, pulled into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado rose by slicing the avocado lengthwise and gently shaping it into a rose on a platter, drizzling with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Arrange tomato wedges around the avocado rose and scatter mozzarella pieces among them.
- Top with dollops of homemade pesto and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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