Description
Light Avocado Caprese Salad is a fresh and colorful summer dish combining creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a simple balsamic dressing. This easy no-cook salad is perfect for warm days, picnics, BBQs, lunches, or a refreshing side dish packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 ripe avocados, sliced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls or slices
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Extra basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Toasted pine nuts
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange the salad: On a large serving plate or bowl, arrange avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil leaves, and red onion if using.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the balsamic dressing evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Season and finish: Add extra basil, fresh cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, or toasted pine nuts for additional flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the avocado and vegetables are fresh. Enjoy as a light lunch, appetizer, or summer side dish.
Notes
Choose ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape in the salad. Add the dressing just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh. For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: avocado caprese salad, light summer salad, avocado mozzarella salad, tomato basil salad, fresh caprese recipe, easy healthy salad, summer side dish