Description
Avocado Caprese Salad is a refreshing and visually stunning twist on the classic Italian dish. This vibrant salad features creamy avocado, juicy mixed tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella, all brought together with homemade pesto for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or elegant dinner parties, this delightful salad is not only easy to make but also packed with nutritional benefits. Impress your guests with its beautiful presentation and tantalizing taste, making it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 large ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lb ripe mixed tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup homemade pesto
- Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the avocado lengthwise into thin slices while keeping it intact.
- Gently push the slices outward to create a flower shape.
- Roll the avocado slices inward to form a rose and transfer to a serving platter.
- Surround the avocado rose with chopped tomatoes and mozzarella pieces.
- Drizzle with pesto, sprinkle sea salt flakes and black pepper over everything, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad/Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg