Avocado Caprese Salad

Avocado Caprese Salad

A fresh salad of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, avocado, and basil finished with a simple balsamic olive oil dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper together until combined.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Balsamic Vinegar, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Slice the tomatoes and drained mozzarella into similarly sized rounds.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Mozzarella, 500.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Halve and pit the avocados, then peel and slice them.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  4. Step 4

    Arrange the prepared tomato, mozzarella, and avocado on a serving platter. Scatter the basil over the top.

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Basil

    Cookware: serving platter

  5. Step 5

    Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and serve immediately.

    Cookware: serving platter, small bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash and dry the tomatoes, avocado exteriors, and basil before preparation. Keep mozzarella refrigerated until needed, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • raw produce
  • fresh mozzarella requiring refrigeration
  • knife handling