Avocado Caprese Salad

Avocado Caprese Salad

Check out this easy-to-prepare, yet delicious, recipe from @kalefornia_kravings — “A fun spin on classic caprese!🥰"

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half (about 2½ cups)

  • 8 oz. mozzarella pearls (mini mozzarella balls)

  • 1-2 medium avocados, diced

  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze*

  • Salt, to taste

  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Make the balsamic glaze (if using homemade glaze): Prepare the glaze according to the directions below then pour it into a small glass bowl. Place the glaze in the refrigerator until it cools completely.

  2. Toss. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado and sliced basil to a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad until it's coated to your liking then taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.

  3. Garnish & serve! Garnish with extra sliced basil and serve immediately. *(Alternatively, you can chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.)”

Head over to kaleforniakravings.com for more recipes and cooking tips.

Jim Tinskytomato, avocado