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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.
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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

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