Avocado Caprese Salad
Avocado Caprese salad is one of the easiest and most refreshing side dishes you can serve with any meal, especially topped with a tangy balsamic glaze.
Servings 6
Calories 327kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sliced buffalo mozzarella
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- salt and fresh cracked pepper
Glaze
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (use good quality vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
Instructions
- Heat vinegar and sugar in a small pan over medium heat, whisking to dissolve sugar.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Let simmer, stirring occasionally until vinegar has reduced and sauce coats a spoon when dipped into it (about 15 minutes). Remove from stovetop and let cool for 1 minute, but not longer (sauce thickens as it cools).
- While vinegar is cooking down, prepare salad by layering a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella, and then a slice of avocado on a round plate, starting at the outer most portion of the plate.
- Repeat, overlapping each layer until plate is full and you are out of ingredients.
- Drizzle olive oil over salad. Follow with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you're in a time crunch, use store bought glaze like this Trader Joe's balsamic glaze that allows you to skip that step.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 0.8mg