Description
A delicious twist on the classic Caprese salad using creamy avocados, fresh mozzarella, and vibrant tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and carefully remove the pit. Scoop out a little more flesh to make room for the filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mozzarella, chopped tomatoes, and finely chopped basil. Drizzle with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Toss gently.
- Spoon the filling into each avocado half, packing it firmly.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Brush the insides of the avocados with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese, Avocado, Vegetarian, Fresh, Italian