Avocado Caprese Salad: A Zesty 10-Minute Recipe!
A creamy and fresh Avocado Caprese Salad that is quick to prepare and perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle with basil pesto and olive oil. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated without mashing the avocado.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
- For a dairy-free version, replace mozzarella with cubes of marinated tofu.
- Add cucumber or red onion for an extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g